Speckled wood — size comparison

The speckled wood uses forests and woodland with canopy openings. Males choose sunny patches and respond to passing butterflies. Adults also use honeydew. Cater

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Wingspan

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

Speckled wood

Pararge aegeria

51 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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Speckled woodWingspan51 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
Speckled wood — size comparison — facts and sources

The speckled wood uses forests and woodland with canopy openings. Males choose sunny patches and respond to passing butterflies. Adults also use honeydew.

Caterpillars eat woodland grasses. Successive generations may occur according to local conditions.

Measurement sources