The Speckled Wood is a butterfly of woodlands. The eyespots help it to blend into the background when they bask in patches of sunlight.

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The Speckled Wood is a butterfly of woodlands. The eyespots help it to blend into the background when they bask in patches of sunlight. The underside mimics dead leaves.

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

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