Comma

Polygonia c-album

Camóg [IRL]

Gamma [F]

C-Falter [D]

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Woodlands, Gardens.

Rare. Sightings in North and South-east coast.

Nettles.

44-48mm (1.73 inches)
[Small Tortoiseshell 50mm]

There are only occassional sightings of this butterfly in Ireland, possible migrants from the UK.
It looks somewhat like a dull, ragged version of the Small Tortoiseshell.