Nymphalis polychloros
 
Nymphalis polychloros, also called Large Tortoiseshell or Großer Fuchs is a very rare butterfly from Palaearctic ecozone (Europe). The first description was in 1758 by Linnaeus. With a wingspan of 5.5– 6.5 cm the Large Tortoiseshell is a small member of the family NYMPHALIDAE. The butterfly is brown or auburn and has many black spots. The Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros) is a very rare butterfly of the Palaearctic ecozone (Europe). The distribution include whole Europe and the North of Africa. You can see the Large Tortoiseshell until 1500 m sea level.he forewings are brown or auburn. The margin is ridged and black. On the wing leading edge there are some yellowish spots. There are many black spots on the wings.