Speckled Wood

Description:

Speckled Wood is a small Nymphalid butterfly. The males of this species exhibit two types of mate locating behaviors: territorial defense and patrolling. They often perch in sunny spots, spiralling into the air to chase each other. They were chasing each other around the damp shady path where I found them.

Habitat:

Borders of woodland areas throughout much of the Palearctic ecozone in partially shaded woodland with dappled sunlight.

Notes:

Last photo shows habitat.