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Butterflies

Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros)

A large, orange butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies)
Flying in February | March | April | May | June

The Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros) is quite rare in Corfu. It can be differentiated from the small tortoiseshell by its size and by the more orange colour of the upper surface of its wings and the orange base of its hind wings.

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