Speckled Wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) sunbathing on a Celandine flower

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Widespread woodland butterfly common in the south of England. Favours clearings and fond of sunbathing. Wingspan 45 cm.

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Size: 3849px × 2566px
Location: Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset
Photo credit: © Mike McEnnerney / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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