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Small Tortoiseshell, Kleiner Fuchs
Aglais urticae L.
48.1684, 11.3954
Field Notes
Description:
The common Small Tortoiseshell occurs all over Europe. Its forewings are about 2,5 cm long and have a characteristic pattern.
This one has overwintered and therefore could be seen as early as March.
Habitat:
Lives in various habitats. Always near Urtica dioica because the caterpillars only eat stinging nettles.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2012
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