Aglais Urticae Collection (page 4)

Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies... c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere Temple
Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies - Vanessa io, Vanessa urticae and Vannessa c-album, c1930s, (1945). Aglais io, Aglais urticae and Polygonia c-album - chrysalises

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly flying amongst Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in hay meadow. Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) on French marigold (Tagetes patula) flowers. September, Dorset UK

Tortoisehell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with Ponts Couverts in distance, Strasbourg, France. June 2014

Small tortoiseshell (Aglaise urtica) feeding on buddleia flowers, Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK, August. Did you know

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Tulip and small tortoiseshell
Guache on vellum, c.late 17th century by Maria Sibella Merian (1647-1717). From the collection of Insect paintings by Dutch Artists 17th-19th Century. Held in the Library and Archives

Insects meeting whilst collecting nectar on flower of Elecampane or Horse-heal -Inula helenium-, Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae, Nymphalis urticae- and honey bee -Apis mellifera-

Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae-, sucking nectar from flowering Thyme, Neresheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae, Nymphalis urticae-, Hesse, Germany

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) emerging from cocoon

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) emerging from cocoon

Coloured SEM of small tortoiseshell butterfly head
Butterfly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae)

Small tortoiseshell on marigold flowers
Small tortoiseshell butterfly on marigold flowers. Small tortoiseshells (Aglais urticae) are found in a range of habitats throughout Europe and temperate Asia. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in September

Small tortoiseshell butterfly C014 / 2335
Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) on a flower. Photographed in the UK

Caterpillar chrysalis formation C017 / 8344
Caterpillar chrysalis formation. Larval stage of a small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly forming a chrysalis. This butterflys caterpillar forms a chrysalis hanging from stems or branches

Aglais urticae, small tortoiseshell butterfly
Scanning electron microscope image showing the head of a small tortoiseshell butterfly (x 25 on a standard 9cm wide print). This image has been coloured artificially by computer

Aglais urticae and Inachis io
Small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies. Pressed insects prepared by Leonard Plukenet, housed at the Natural History Museum, London

Aglais urticae and Polygonia c-album, butterflies

Aglais urticae, small tortoiseshell
Plate 26 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Small Tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae, adult emerging from pupa, Oberaegeri, Switzerland

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) and Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) adults, feeding on Michaelmas Daisy (Aster novae-angliae) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, september

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae)

Chrysalis infected with parasitic larvae. Chrysalis of the small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with a thin thread extending from it

Chrysalise infected with parasitic larvae
Chrysalises infected with parasitic larvae. Chrysalises of the small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with thin threads extending from them

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The Aglais urticae, commonly known as the Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly, is a beautiful and fascinating creature found in various locations around the world. In a hay meadow, it can be seen delicately feeding on scabious flowers, its vibrant wings contrasting against the green backdrop. Another sighting takes us to Dorset, UK in August, where this butterfly gracefully perches on a thistle, showcasing its intricate patterns. In New Guinea, an image captures a collector at work with these stunning butterflies. The color litho portrays their vibrant hues and showcases their allure. Moving back to Cornwall, UK in June, we find the Small Tortoiseshell basking on a slate wall - an unexpected but picturesque sight. This species has diverse tastes when it comes to food sources; they are spotted feeding on Ice plant and Marjoram plants alike. Even stained glass windows of churches or old painted doors become resting spots for these enchanting creatures. Nectaring on Verbena flowers provides nourishment for this butterfly while adding beauty to any garden landscape. Additionally, they can be observed feeding on Common fleabane and Devil's-bit scabious plants. Lastly, an intriguing mention goes to a Famille Rose Erotic Subject Plate from Yongzheng-early Qianlong period (1723-95). This ceramic artwork depicts not only human subjects but also includes the presence of our beloved Small Tortoiseshell butterfly. Whether fluttering among wildflowers or gracing man-made objects with their presence through artistic representations like ceramics or stained glass windows – the Aglais urticae never fails to captivate us with its elegance and charm wherever it may be found.