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Compton Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis vaualbum) (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world to c/entomology@mander.xyz

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45412282

Great Lakes region, USA. April 2026.

Finally a decent day in the 50°F range. A ton of birds are back and the insects are out. My first butterfly of the year is a beautiful Compton Tortoiseshell perfectly matching its environment. I'm so stoked for spring!

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