NYMPHALIDAE
TQ4793 12/06/2020 ©Raymond Small
Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
This attractive butterfly is found in the meadows during summer, however in recent years it has been suffering a steady decline. Its caterpillars consume nettles, so the removal of this food source significantly impacts its population.
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