Speckled Wood Butterfly (Pararge aegeria) Resting in Sunlight on a Green Leaf on the Edge of a Devon Wood.

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This macro image of a Speckled Wood Butterfly (Pararge aegeria) resting on a leaf was taken on the edge of woodland on Great Torrington Commons. This is a common butterfly often found in or near woodland. The males are quite territorial and defend a sunny spot, such as this, to wait for passing females. The eggs are laid on grass plants.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Great Torrington, Devon, England, Europe
Photo credit: © John Insull / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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