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Speckled Wood

Speckled Wood

Pararge aegeria

A medium-sized woodland butterfly species native to Europe, characterized by its intricate brown and cream-colored wing patterns that provide excellent camouflage in forest environments.

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Speckled Wood
Speckled Wood
Speckled Wood
Speckled Wood
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, woodland clearings, and shaded areas with dappled sunlight across temperate European landscapes

Ecological Role

Important pollinator, serves as prey for birds and small predators, contributes to ecosystem biodiversity and forest understory dynamics

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Scaled wing surfaces with brown and cream coloration, providing thermal regulation and camouflage
  • LIMBS WINGS Six legs, two pairs of patterned brown wings with intricate camouflage design
  • HEAD SENSORY Compound eyes, short antennae, proboscis for nectar feeding
  • BODY STRUCTURE Wingspan of 40-50 mm, brown wings with cream-colored irregular spots and patterns, robust lepidopteran body structure
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wiki
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