The Speckled Wood is a butterfly that spends much of its time feeding on Honeydew in the canopy of the woodlands.

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The Speckled Wood is a butterfly that spends much of its time feeding on Honeydew in the canopy of the woodlands. The rich food does allow them the luxury of basking in the sunshine

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

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