An antique book plate with Small Tortoiseshell butterflies. This is the only one available.
The small tortoiseshell is a colourful Eurasian butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Adults feed on nectar and may hibernate over winter; in warmer climates they may have two broods in a season. While the dorsal surface of the wings is vividly marked, the ventral surface is drab, providing camouflage.
Original framed bookplate. Ornate frame in black enamel paint. Frame measures 16x21cm.
An antique book plate with Small Tortoiseshell butterflies. This is the only one available.
The small tortoiseshell is a colourful Eurasian butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Adults feed on nectar and may hibernate over winter; in warmer climates they may have two broods in a season. While the dorsal surface of the wings is vividly marked, the ventral surface is drab, providing camouflage.
Original framed bookplate. Ornate frame in black enamel paint. Frame measures 16x21cm.
