Scarce Tortoiseshell

Nymphalis xanthomelas

The Scarce Tortoiseshell (scientific name Nymphalis xanthomelas) is species in LeafFauna's insects group, belonging to the genus Nymphalis. LeafFauna lists Scarce Tortoiseshell among more than 25,000 animal species. Every photo is credited to its photographer and shown under its license. Open it in the LeafFauna app for more facts, a range map, sightings by month and more photos.