Hainault Forest
CHIMABACHIDAE
Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
TQ4692 25/02/2026 ©Raymond Small

Early Reveller

Diurnea fagella


Widespread and common, this species occurs early in the year from late February to May. Males are larger than females, and females are unable to fly. The larvae feed on various deciduous trees.

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