Nettle-tree butterfly / European beak

Not found in the UK.

Size and Family

• Family: Nymphalids
• Size: Medium
• Wing Span Range (male to female): 35-55mm

Conservation Status

• Butterfly Conservation priority: Low                    
• European Status: Not threatened

Caterpillar Foodplants

Caterpillars feed on leaves of the Nettle-tree (Celtis australis)

Habitat

Open light woodland but also shrubs and even urban places

Distribution

• Southern Europe and into parts of Asia.
• Distribution Trend Since 1970s: N/A