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Nymphalis polychloros (Linnaeus, 1758)

Very rare vagrant in Flanders, some localities are known in the south of Belgium. Vulnerable!

The larva lives on different species of deciduous trees and shrubs, like Ulmus, Salix, Populus, Quercus and Prunus.

The adults fly from the end of June till early May of the next year. They hibernate (see More pictures) and can wake up during warm, sunny weather already from mid February.


Belgium, Namur, Dourbes, 03 July 2004.
(Photo © Chris Steeman)
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