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Nymphalis polychloros Nymphalis polychloros, that was in hibernation. Specimens usually spotted in the beginning of the year are those who came from hibernation, usually they present marking of age, such as a great loss of scales and consequent discoloration, and shattered/ragged wings. Large Tortoiseshell,Nymphalis polychloros,Rhopalocera,arthropoda,biodiversity,insects,lepidoptera,nymphalidae Click/tap to enlarge

Nymphalis polychloros

Nymphalis polychloros, that was in hibernation. Specimens usually spotted in the beginning of the year are those who came from hibernation, usually they present marking of age, such as a great loss of scales and consequent discoloration, and shattered/ragged wings.

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The Large Tortoiseshell

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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded Oct 21, 2015. Captured Mar 13, 2015 17:32.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm