Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis Polochloros)

Large Tortoiseshell sunbathing in my garden.

Large Tortoiseshell sunbathing in my garden.

Caterpillars of Large Tortoiseshell eating goat willow leaves in a wet meadow.

Caterpillars of Large Tortoiseshell eating goat willow leaves in a wet meadow.

A caterpillar of Large Tortoiseshell eating a goat willow leaf in a wet meadow.

Large Tortoiseshell so busy on wood ash that left me approach without my presence does not disturb its tranquility. Limousin, France.

Large Tortoiseshell so busy on wood ash that left me approach without my presence does not disturb its tranquility. Limousin, France.

Large Tortoiseshell sucking minerals in camel dung. Limousin, France.

Large Tortoiseshell sunbathing on the wall of my house. Limousin, France.