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Compton Tortoiseshell

Nymphalis vaualbum

Photo by GerryBates
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51.1052, -115.104

Field Notes

Description:

Spotted in the Rocky Mountains at Grotto Canyon, Bow Valley Provincial Park, Alberta.

Species ID Suggestions

Compton Tortoiseshell

Nymphalis vaualbum

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Ashish
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Comments (3)
Ashish
Welcome Gerry... You have spotted this spectacular butterfly very beautifully... This is very ideal for everyone to take pictures of butterfly.
GerryBates
Thank you for identifying and added details, Ashish!
Ashish
Tortoiseshell type butterfly... There are some similar species... This is more Orange in colour.

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PublishedAugust 26, 2012

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