A colourful butterfly that is widely spread throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. They hibernate through the British winter often in houses and garages

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A colourful butterfly that is widely spread throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. They hibernate through the British winter often in houses and garages and sheds.

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Size: 4600px × 3357px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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