Feeding mainly on honeydew in the tree canopy the Speckled Wood is common and widespread in areas of woodland. The wing spots camouflage well

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Feeding mainly on honeydew in the tree canopy the Speckled Wood is common and widespread in areas of woodland. The wing spots camouflage well in dapples light and the underside looks just like dead leaves

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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