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Large Tortoiseshell - Nymphalis polychloros Zoete Waters, Belgium. Belgium,Geotagged,Large Tortoiseshell,Nymphalis polychloros,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Large Tortoiseshell - Nymphalis polychloros

Zoete Waters, Belgium.

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The Blackleg Tortoiseshell or Large Tortoiseshell is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. Although it looks very like the Small Tortoiseshell, it is more closely related to the Camberwell Beauty. It is found in Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded May 20, 2022. Captured Jun 4, 2010 19:57 in Zoet Water, Waversebaan 141, 3050 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium.
  • DMC-TZ10
  • f/3.3
  • 10/500s
  • ISO80
  • 4.1mm