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The Living Forest (233) : Speckled Wood

The Living Forest (233) : Speckled Wood

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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

The Living Forest (233) : Speckled Wood

The Speckled Wood is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodland throughout much of Europe from march till october, with usually 3 broods per year.

This species visits rarely flowers but feeds mainly on honey dew on the upper surface of oak, ash or hazel leaves.

Dutch name : Bont Zandoogje
German name : Waldbrettspiel
Latin name : Pararge aegeria tircis

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