Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
Common
Description
Black caterpillar with yellow longitudinal bands. Lives first in groups then solitarily towards the end.
Information
| Family | Nymphalidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | scoli |
| Observation period | April to August |
| Distribution | Throughout Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Nettle
Notes
Lives in dense groups when young, then becomes solitary.