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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 RMFelix
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By RMFelix

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Uploaded Oct 21, 2015. Captured Jun 19, 2015 18:57.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm