The Speckled Wood is typical of many of the 'Browns' in that they have distinctive eye-spots on the upper wing. The lower wing is mottled

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The Speckled Wood is typical of many of the 'Browns' in that they have distinctive eye-spots on the upper wing. The lower wing is mottled and looks just like a dead leaf

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

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