Compton Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis vau-album)

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$Compton Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis vau-album)\nOn a gravel road very noticable when the wings are open.\nTaken in Westchester Co., NY on July 12, 2003.$ $Compton Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis vau-album)\nTaken in Westchester Co., NY on July 12, 2003.$ $Compton Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis vau-album)\nOn a gravel road, note how Camouflaged it is with the wings closed.\nTaken in Westchester Co., NY on July 12, 2003.$

A northern species with only one eastern NC record years ago.
These photos can also be found on my Interactive Butterflies CD

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