The Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros)

Образовательные видео на The Large Tortoiseshell flies from June to July in one generation, rests during summer, rarely appears in September or October. The butterfly hibernates hidden away from the cold in woodpiles, sometimes several individuals together. For several successive years 2 to 4 butterflies have been found in the same shelter in the woodpile shown in the film. This is one of the first butterflies flying on sunny days in February or March. In 2007 and 2008 it was abundant in the Var, since it is more rare. The sexes a