Speckled Wood
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| Scientific name | Pararge aegeria |
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| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Pararge |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Did you know | Speckled woods have brown wings with creamy-yellow spots; there is one black and white eyespot on the forewing and three on the hind. |
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| ID | 1189343 |
About Speckled Wood
The speckled wood is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodland areas throughout much of the Palearctic ecozone. The species is subdivided into multiple subspecies, including Pararge aegeria aegeria, Pararge aegeria tircis, Pararge aegeria oblita, and Pararge aegeria insula.
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Speckled wood Photos
