Large tortoiseshell

Nymphalis polychloros
Brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae)

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An orange upper surface, black with a yellow checkered edge along the front wing and 4 black markings in the centre. On the rear wing a black edge with blue markings. The undersurface of the front wing is orange-brown, the rear wing is brown marked. The legs are black.

Prefers forest edges and orchards. 

⇔ wsp. 50-55 mm

syn. Blackleg tortoiseshell

LA:
≈ The more common AGLAIS URTICAE (Small tortoiseshell) also has blue markings along the wing front but is brighter in colour. 
≈ The NYMPHALIS XANTHOMELAS (Scarce Tortoiseshell) has light brown legs.

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