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Nymphalis polychloros

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  1. View Ari Parviainen's profile
    Ari Parviainen
    King Cobra
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    The resemblance with the Scarce Tortoiseshell is really noteworthy. This is a species I'd really like to find someday here ;o). Splendid capture! Posted 9 years ago
    1. View RMFelix's profile
      RMFelix
      Lion
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      Thank you so much! Cheers* Posted 9 years ago

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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 Mar 9, 2016. Captured Feb 29, 2016 16:59.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/4.5
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200
  • 80mm