Butterflies of Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
Large Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis polychloros


Only three records of Large Tortoiseshell have been reported in the region since 1927.

Larval Food plants


Habitat Requirements


Warwickshire Status
Rare Migrant

Where to see the Large Tortoiseshell
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Other Species
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Large Tortoiseshell
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First Sightings
First sighting dates are based on records of Large Tortoiseshell submitted online. Please note that these dates are not updated retrospectively to include records submitted to the branch recorder in other forms.

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Adult Flight Times
The flight chart below is based on observations of the adult Large Tortoiseshell in Warwickshire between 2005 and 2008. Peak periods are shown in dark green.
Large Tortoiseshell Flight Chart
Warwickshire Distribution Maps base on Vice County (CV38) which includes Coventry and Solihull
Distribution of the Large Tortoiseshell during the indicated period.

Key to Warwickshire Maps: sightings 12-910+
Large Tortoiseshell - 2007 records / distribution.   Large Tortoiseshell - 2008 records / distribution.   Large Tortoiseshell - 2009 records / distribution.   Large Tortoiseshell - 2000 to 2009 records / distribution.
2007 Distribution Data (1yr)   2008 available soon   2009 Distribution Data (1yr)   2000-09 Distribution Data (10yr)