{"id":1472,"date":"2025-06-01T16:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T16:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/?p=1472"},"modified":"2025-06-01T16:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T16:51:43","slug":"small-tortoiseshell-aglais-urticae-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/small-tortoiseshell-aglais-urticae-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/butterfly-flower-pollination-nature-9285505\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download full size image<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a <strong>detailed overview<\/strong> of the <strong>Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)<\/strong> \u2014 one of Europe\u2019s most familiar and beloved butterflies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd8b <strong>Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Taxonomy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family<\/strong>: Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genus<\/strong>: Aglais<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Species<\/strong>: <em>Aglais urticae<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Authority<\/strong>: (Linnaeus, 1758)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Identification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wingspan<\/strong>: 45\u201362 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upper side<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bright <strong>orange<\/strong> forewings with <strong>black and yellow patches<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three black spots and a bold black margin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue crescent-shaped markings along wing edges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hindwings<\/strong>: More uniform orange with black and blue border<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Underside<\/strong>: Cryptic mottled brown and grey\u2014provides camouflage when resting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Distribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Range<\/strong>: Widespread across <strong>Europe<\/strong>, temperate <strong>Asia<\/strong>, and parts of <strong>China<\/strong> and <strong>Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present from the British Isles and Scandinavia down to Turkey and as far east as Mongolia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Versatile and adaptive:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meadows<\/strong>, <strong>gardens<\/strong>, <strong>hedgerows<\/strong>, <strong>open woodland<\/strong>, <strong>parks<\/strong>, <strong>roadsides<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Found from <strong>sea level<\/strong> to <strong>alpine zones<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Life Cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Broods<\/strong>: Typically <strong>2\u20133 generations<\/strong> per year (especially in southern Europe)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flight period<\/strong>: March to October (overwinters as adults)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc1b <strong>Eggs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laid in clusters on the <strong>underside of stinging nettle (<em>Urtica dioica<\/em>) leaves<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc1b <strong>Larva (Caterpillar)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Black with yellow stripes and spines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gregarious in early instars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed exclusively on <strong>nettle<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc1b <strong>Pupa (Chrysalis)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mottled brown\/gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usually attached to nearby vegetation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd8b <strong>Adult<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeds on nectar-rich flowers like <strong>buddleia<\/strong>, <strong>thistles<\/strong>, <strong>clover<\/strong>, <strong>dandelion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will enter hibernation in sheds, wood piles, tree hollows, or attics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Territorial<\/strong>: Males guard sunlit patches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basking<\/strong>: Often seen sunbathing to warm up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Migratory\/local dispersal<\/strong>: In early spring, adults emerge from hibernation and disperse to lay eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Conservation Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List<\/strong>: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declines noted in some regions (especially UK) due to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Habitat loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pesticide use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parasites like <strong>tachinid flies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Similar Species<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peacock (<em>Aglais io<\/em>)<\/strong> \u2013 larger, with striking eyespots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comma (<em>Polygonia c-album<\/em>)<\/strong> \u2013 more ragged wings, paler orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Painted Lady (<em>Vanessa cardui<\/em>)<\/strong> \u2013 lacks blue border and has pinkish tones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Cultural Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seen as a <strong>symbol of summer<\/strong> and rural beauty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular subject in <strong>art<\/strong>, <strong>photography<\/strong>, and <strong>butterfly conservation education<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its early emergence makes it a sign of <strong>spring<\/strong> in Northern Europe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Fun Fact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In sunny weather, Small Tortoiseshells can be seen engaging in aerial dogfights, spiraling rapidly upwards in what appears to be courtship or territorial defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<style id=\"bwg-style-0\">    #bwg_container1_0 #bwg_container2_0 .bwg-container-0.bwg-standard-thumbnails {      width: 1254px;              justify-content: center;        margin:0 auto !important;              background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00);            padding-left: 4px;      padding-top: 4px;      max-width: 100%;            }        #bwg_container1_0 #bwg_container2_0 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<div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"168\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/comma-6316305_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"168\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   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href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/monarch-butterfly-9092620_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"169\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"334.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/monarch-butterfly-9092620_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/monarch-butterfly-9092620_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"monarch-butterfly-9092620_1920 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"170\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/2949.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"170\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"345.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/2949.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/2949.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"2949 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Orange gull (Cepora judith)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"171\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/3135.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"171\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/3135.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/3135.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"3135 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"172\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/insect-7391094_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"172\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/insect-7391094_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/insect-7391094_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"insect-7391094_1920 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"173\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/butterfly-8298396_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"173\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"334.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/butterfly-8298396_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/butterfly-8298396_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"butterfly-8298396_1920 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"174\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/butterfly-6581905_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"174\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"337.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/butterfly-6581905_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/butterfly-6581905_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"butterfly-6581905_1920 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Blue glassy tiger (Ideopsis similis)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"175\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/scarce-swallowtail-4852821_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"175\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/scarce-swallowtail-4852821_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/scarce-swallowtail-4852821_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"scarce-swallowtail-4852821_1920 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"176\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/2741.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"176\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/2741.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/2741.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"2741 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Download full size image The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is a charming butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, known for its striking appearance and widespread distribution across Europe and parts of Asia. Here's a detailed description: Physical Characteristics: The Small Tortoiseshell butterfly is of medium size, with a wingspan typically ranging from 45 to 55 millimeters. It displays a distinctive pattern of bright orange wings bordered by a black band with white spots. The forewings also feature a row of blue crescents near the outer edge, while the hindwings have a series of blue spots and a border of black and yellow. The undersides of the wings are mottled brown, providing effective camouflage when the butterfly is at rest. Habitat and Distribution: Small Tortoiseshell butterflies are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, woodlands, gardens, and urban areas. They are distributed across much of Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Asia, such as Siberia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. They are particularly abundant in temperate regions with diverse plant species. Behavior and Life Cycle: Small Tortoiseshell butterflies are diurnal and active during the warmer months of the year, especially in spring and summer. They are strong and agile flyers, often seen fluttering among flowers in search of nectar and mates. The females lay eggs singly on the leaves of stinging nettles (Urtica spp.), which serve as the primary larval host plant. The caterpillars hatch from the eggs and feed on the leaves of the host plants before pupating and emerging as adult butterflies. Conservation Status: The Small Tortoiseshell is not considered globally threatened and is generally common and widespread throughout its range. However, like many butterfly species, it may face localized threats due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation caused by agricultural intensification, urbanization, and climate change. Conservation efforts focused on preserving and restoring habitats, protecting larval host plants, and minimizing human disturbance are crucial for ensuring the long-term survival of this iconic butterfly species. Overall, the Small Tortoiseshell butterfly is a beautiful and ecologically important species, valued for its striking appearance, graceful flight, and role in pollination and ecosystem functioning. Its presence adds vibrancy and vitality to natural landscapes and serves as a symbol of the rich biodiversity of the regions where it is found.<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"177\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/common-blue-4822433_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"177\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/common-blue-4822433_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/common-blue-4822433_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"common-blue-4822433_1920 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"178\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/6749.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"178\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6749.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6749.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"6749 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"179\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/6751.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"179\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6751.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6751.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"6751 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"180\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/6755.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"180\"                   data-width=\"333.00\"                   data-height=\"500.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6755.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6755.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"6755 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"181\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/6754.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"181\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6754.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6754.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"6754 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"182\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/6762.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"182\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6762.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6762.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"6762 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"183\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/2731.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"183\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/2731.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/2731.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"2731 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Chestnut heath (Coenonympha glycerion)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"184\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/3071.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"184\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"325.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/3071.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/3071.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"3071 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"185\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/103.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"185\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/103.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/103.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"103 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common tiger (Danaus genutia)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"186\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/1778.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"186\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/1778.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/1778.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"1778 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">European peacock (Inachis io)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"187\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/6757.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"187\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6757.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6757.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"6757 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"188\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/julia-heliconian-4882737_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"188\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/julia-heliconian-4882737_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/julia-heliconian-4882737_1920.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"julia-heliconian-4882737_1920 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"189\" href=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/6771.jpg?bwg=1751742773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"189\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6771.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                   src=\"https:\/\/macrostock.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6771.jpg?bwg=1751742773\"                    alt=\"6771 Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)\"                     title=\"\"  \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div 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