Mountain Tortoiseshell Collection

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on scabious flowers in hay meadow, Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp. )
Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp.). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

Small tortoishell butterfly (Aglais urticae) on a stained glass window of church on a sunny day Sheffield, England, UK, January

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on old painted door. Dorset, UK, August

RF - Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) nectaring on Verbena (Verbena sp). Cornwall, England, UK. September. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) England, UK, August

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on heather, Westhay, Somerset Levels, UK, August

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) basking on Cornish slate wall, Crantock, Cornwall, UK. June

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly flying amongst Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in hay meadow. Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Tortoisehell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with Ponts Couverts in distance, Strasbourg, France. June 2014

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

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"Captivating Moments with the Mountain Tortoiseshell Butterfly" A Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) delicately sips nectar from vibrant scabious flowers in a picturesque hay meadow, creating a mesmerizing sight. Basking under the warm Cornish sun, a Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly finds solace on a rustic slate wall in Crantock, Cornwall, UK during the enchanting month of June. The dainty wings of a Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly flutter gracefully as it feeds on the succulent Ice plant (Sedum sp. ), showcasing nature's delicate balance. Marjoram's fragrant blooms become an irresistible feast for a hungry Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly as it delicately lands and indulges in its sweet nectar. In an unexpected encounter, a stained glass window of an ancient church becomes the resting spot for a majestic Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly, adding ethereal beauty to this sacred place. Seeking refuge on an old painted door in Dorset, a stunning Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly showcases its intricate patterns and colors against weathered woodwork. Vibrant Verbena flowers serve as nature's buffet for this radiant RF - Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly that flutters among these blossoms with grace and elegance. Discovering sustenance amidst wildflowers, the resilient Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly finds nourishment on Common fleabane (Pulicaria), reminding us of nature's interconnectedness. Devil's-bit scabious provides both food and sanctuary for the captivating dance between Succisa pratensis and the graceful presence of Aglais urticae—a harmonious collaboration within nature's tapestry.