Family: Nymphalidae
1593 * Aglais urticae * Small Tortoiseshell Widespread, one of the most common British butterflies Wingspan: 45-62mm Flight time: Three generations between March and November Habitat: Hedgerows, gardens, waste ground and woodlands Larvae feed communally on Nettles (Urtica) |
Small Tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae
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