description Compton Tortoiseshell Overview
The Compton Tortoiseshell, Nymphalis vaualbum, also called Nymphalis l-album or the false comma, is a woodland butterfly of the family Nymphalidae found in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. The upperwings are orange-brown with dark patches, while the ragged-edged underside is mottled gray-brown and can show a white V, L, C, or J-shaped mark. Adults overwinter in tree cavities or under bark, and caterpillars feed on poplar, willow, and birch.
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What is the scientific name of the Compton Tortoiseshell?
The Compton Tortoiseshell is Nymphalis vaualbum. It is also known as Nymphalis l-album or the false comma.
Where is the Compton Tortoiseshell found?
The species occurs in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a woodland butterfly in the Nymphalidae family.
What does a Compton Tortoiseshell look like?
Its upperwings are orange-brown with dark patches. The underside is ragged-edged and helps distinguish it from similar tortoiseshell butterflies.
Why is the Compton Tortoiseshell called the false comma?
The species is also called the false comma, a name referring to its resemblance to comma butterflies. Its ragged wing edges and patterned underside are important identification clues.
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