Noun: tortoiseshell butterfly
- Brilliantly coloured; larvae feed on nettles
"The tortoiseshell butterfly's intricate wing patterns make it a favourite among butterfly enthusiasts";
- tortoiseshell
Derived forms: tortoiseshell butterflies
Type of: brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly, nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly
Part of: genus Nymphalis, Nymphalis