8Aglais urticae

This Small tortoiseshell's latin name "Aglais" derives from the name of one of the antique greek godesses of charm and grace!

Closeup of a Tortoiseshell Butterfly on a flower.

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais Urticae) sunbathing

A male tortoiseshell showing its fantastic wings seemingly made from fire. Purple, red, yellow, they are all there. Not to forget the gorgeous blue spots...More

Tortoiseshell butterfly on a Dandelion flower.