Urticae Collection

Privet hawkmoth, Sphinx ligustri, and small tortoiseshell butterfly, Aglais urticae
FLO4638718 Privet hawkmoth, Sphinx ligustri, and small tortoiseshell butterfly, Aglais urticae. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural

Large tortoiseshell, small tortoiseshell and comma
Large tortoiseshell, Nymphalis polychloros 1, small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae 2, and comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album 3, with poppy. Vanesse grande tortue, Vanesse petite tortue, Vanesse gamma

Large tortoiseshell, small tortoiseshell
Large tortoiseshell, Nymphalis polychloros, small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae, and comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) on flowering Eupatorium

Damage to tomato leaves by two-spotted or red spider mites, Tetranychus urticae in a garden greenhouse

Two-spotted or red spider mites, Tetranychus urticae, two immatures, on tomato leaf

Two-spotted or red spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, damage and webbing on leaves of ornamental house plant Colocasia esculenta

Picture No. 10891676
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) Date:

Picture No. 10896891
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly - sucking nectar in summer (Aglais urticae / Nymphalis urtic) Date:

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly - Bulgaria

Picture No. 10921835
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly - resting and feeding on ragwort - July. Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England. (Aglais urticae). Date:

Section through a nettle leaf gall caused by a midge, Dasineura urticae, on the underside of a stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, leaf

Nettle leaf gall caused by a midge, Dasineura urticae, on the underside of a stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, leaf

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Urticae: A Tale of Tortoiseshells and Spider Mites" In the enchanting world of butterflies, two captivating species stand out - the Large Tortoiseshell and the Small Tortoiseshell. With their vibrant wings adorned in intricate patterns, these Nymphalidae beauties never fail to mesmerize us. Picture No. 10891676 showcases a breathtaking illustration capturing the essence of these fluttering wonders. Nature's artistry comes alive as we witness a delicate Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) gracefully perched on a flowering Eupatorium in Picture No. 10896891. The juxtaposition of its vivid orange hues against the blossoming backdrop is truly a sight to behold. However, not all creatures bring joy to our gardens. Enter Tetranychus urticae, also known as Two-spotted or Red Spider Mite - tiny pests that wreak havoc on our beloved plants. These cunning intruders leave their mark wherever they go; Picture No. 10921835 reveals damage inflicted upon tomato leaves by these relentless mites in a garden greenhouse. Even ornamental house plants like Colocasia are not spared from Tetranychus urticae's destructive ways; picture No. 10896891 showcases their webbing and damage on its leaves, leaving behind an unfortunate trail of destruction. But amidst this battle between beauty and destruction lies hope for restoration and harmony within nature's delicate balance. In Picture No. 10921835, we catch a glimpse of two immatures Tetranychus urticae cautiously navigating across a tomato leaf – reminding us that even amidst adversity, life persists. From picturesque moments with butterflies to confronting challenges posed by spider mites, Urticae encapsulates both wonderment and resilience found within our natural world.