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Aglais urticae on strange flower....;) This one decided to have some orient nectar.. Aglais urticae,Geotagged,Small Tortoiseshell,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

Aglais urticae on strange flower....;)

This one decided to have some orient nectar..

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
    Lion
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    Stunning photo, I love the contrast of the bright orange against the white. The flower as I am sure you know is a water lily, but no idea which one! Posted 12 years ago
    1. View Ellen de Koster's profile
      Ellen de Koster
      King Cobra
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      I dont Know either we got the plant from another pond. We also have a pink coloured one in our gardenpond. Posted 12 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Fully agree with Claire, a lovely colorful photo that just makes one's day. Well done! Posted 12 years ago

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The Small Tortoiseshell

The Small Tortoiseshell is a colourful and well-known Eurasian butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ellen de Koster
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By Ellen de Koster

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Uploaded Aug 17, 2013. Captured Aug 17, 2013 12:03 in Fluitekruidstraat 2, 4451 TJ Heinkenszand, The Netherlands.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1244s
  • ISO160
  • 49.194mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.