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Small Tortoiseshell - Aglais urticae

Bradley & Fletcher No.: 1593
Agassiz No.: 59.027

The Small Tortoiseshell is among the most well known butterflies in Britain and Ireland. The striking and attractive patterning, and its appearance at almost any time of the year in urban areas have made it a familiar species. It is one of the first butterflies to be seen in spring and in the autumn it often visits garden flowers in large numbers. The Small Tortoiseshell is one of our most widespread species and has shown little overall change in range.

Post-2000 records
Pre-2000 records

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More detailed information on this species can be found on the UK Butterflies website.