Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae

1594 (ABH59.029) Large Tortoiseshell Nymphalis polychloros (=Aglais), (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07258

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species is occasionally sighted in the UK, but these are thought to be released/escaped individuals.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: M: 68-72mm, F: 72-75mm
Foodplant(s): elms (Ulmus spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, July-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Extinct

Habitat

Clearings and edges of mature woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 8 (3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1954

Recorded date range (Adult): 11 April to 12 August

Similar Species
Bevill's Wood
Bevill's Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Small Tortoiseshell Aglais urticae

Extinct
Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, yellow, blue
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5