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.