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aglais urticae
A widespread species in the British Isles although sadly in great decline :-( some possible reasons include parasitc beetles that have spread from the continent due to climate change (see reference). wingspan between 4.5cm-6cm between male and female species with the female being the larger.
seen in a field near the River Eden in Appleby in westmorland.
Spotted on May 16, 2013
Submitted on May 19, 2013
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