The Small Tortoiseshell is among the most well-known butterflies in Britain and Ireland. The striking and attractive patterning and its appearance at almost any time of the year in urban areas have made it a familiar species. It is one of the first butterflies to be seen in spring and in the autumn it often visits garden flowers in large numbers.
The small tortoiseshell is a colourful Eurasian butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Adults feed on nectar and may hibernate over winter; in warmer climates they may have two broods in a season. While the dorsal surface of the wings is vividly marked, the ventral surface is drab, providing camouflage
The wings of Tortoiseshell Butterflies help conceal them extremely well from predators. When closed, their wings are designed to look like leaves to hide from predators. On the ground, it may take birds up to 30 minutes to see them.
Dimensions 7cm X 3cm
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