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Aglais io
It is probably the most beautiful butterfly of Europe. It is a common butterfly all over Europe. It is also relatively common in parks and gardens. The caterpillars feed on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), Hop (Humulus lupulus) and the Small Nettle (Urtica urens). The butterflies drink nectar from a wide variety of flowering plants, including buddleia, willows, dandelions, wild marjoram, danewort, hemp agrimony, and clover.
Spotted at open oak forest. Reserva de la Biosfera del Real Sitio de San Ildefonso-El Espinar.
Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 640. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_4564
Spotted on Jun 30, 2019
Submitted on Oct 25, 2019
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