Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly Tapestries

A small tortoiseshell butterfly foraging on Ecinachea Lancashire, NW England Sony DSC HX 400V !https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.402734087.5334/flat,320x300,075,f.u2.jpg! !https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.822516323.5677/flat,300x300,075,f.u2.jpg!

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly foraging amongst the mayweed Sony DSC HX400V

The Small Tortoiseshell is one of the most familiar butterflies, appearing in gardens throughout the British Isles. This beautiful butterfly sitting on a marigold in my garden.

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A watercolour painting of one of my favourite garden butterflies, the small Tortoiseshell.

Ideal for those who appreciate the finer details in nature, this print captures the essence of the Small Tortoiseshell, bringing an element of serene sophistication to any space. It's perfect for collectors, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to add a touch of natural elegance to their home or office.

The Small Tortoiseshell is among the most well-known butterflies in the UK. The striking and attractive patterning and its appearance at almost any time of the year in urban areas have made it a familiar species. It is one of the first butterflies to be seen in spring and in the autumn it often visits garden flowers in large numbers. This example was spotted basking in July sunshine near Blyth in Northumberland, North East England.

A Small Tortoiseshell butterfly resting on a thistle in August sunshine. This image was taken near Seaton Delaval in Northumberland on the edge of a wheatfield.

A Painted Lady and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies happily going about their business Bolton, Lancashire NW England Sony DSC HX400V !https://ih0.redbubble.net/work.7778653.1.flat,500x500,075,f.featured.jpg! !https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.308245539.8992/flat,300x300,075,f.jpg!

An image taken in April showing that spring is really on its way with beautiful dark blue sky, Pussy Willow and a resting Small Tortoiseshell butterfly with wings outstretched to catch the warmth of the sunshine.