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Aglais urticae L.
The two sexes are almost identical in appearance, with the distinctive yellow and orange uppersides providing a contrast with the drab undersides that provide the butterfly a good deal of camouflage when hibernating.
It is found throughout temperate Europe, Asia Minor, Central Asia, Siberia, China, Mongolia, Korea and Japan. This is a species often found in gardens.
Spotted on Aug 15, 2012
Submitted on Aug 23, 2012
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