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Aglais urticae

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7th Sept 2012, Buttersett, Wharfedale. Photo: © RWD
On Creeping Thistle


10th Sept 2007, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Plank Lane, Leigh. Photo: © RWD


15th July 2009, Martin Mere, Burscough Bridge, Lancs. Photo: © RWD
On a Lesser Burdock.


4th Oct 2010, Delph, Gtr M/cr. Photo: © RWD
The black and yellow insect is not a wasp, but a Hover Fly, of which there are quite some few. This particular one is Xanthogramma pedissequum.


7th Sept 2012, Buttersett, Wharfedale. Photo: © RWD
The body is brown and furry.


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  Aglais urticae  ⇐ Global Aspect ⇒ Nymphalidae  

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