Small tortoiseshell — size comparison

The small tortoiseshell visits flowers in gardens, meadows and scrub margins. Adults take nectar and caterpillars need nettles. Young may initially feed togethe

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Small tortoiseshell

Aglais urticae

53,5 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Small tortoiseshellWingspan53.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Small tortoiseshell — size comparison — facts and sources

The small tortoiseshell visits flowers in gardens, meadows and scrub margins. Adults take nectar and caterpillars need nettles. Young may initially feed together before dispersing later.

Adults overwinter in sheltered places and may awaken on warm days. Generation number and flight times depend on conditions.

Measurement sources