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Tortoiseshells

Scientific name: Nymphalis

Tortoiseshells

Scientific name: Nymphalis

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Description

The Nymphalis genus encompasses a group of well-admired butterflies, notable for their vibrant wings that serve more than mere aesthetic function. These colors are not just a display of beauty but also a mechanism for temperature regulation and predator deterrence. A fascinating trait of the Nymphalis is their ability to hibernate as adults, a rare ability in butterflies. This aids them in surviving harsh climates, allowing a reemergence in spring to continue their life cycle.

Species of Tortoiseshells

California tortoiseshell

Large tortoiseshell

Scarce tortoiseshell

Mourning cloak

Compton Tortoiseshell

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Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

Moths and butterflies

Family

Brush-footed butterflies

Genus

Tortoiseshells

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