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Tuesday, 14 June 2011| Home > Environment > Nature > UK butterflies

The small tortoiseshell is widespread and common in many gardens in spring and autumn, often in large numbers

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Michael McCarthy: As these enchanting creatures dance on the spring breeze, we invite readers on a four-month voyage around Britain to look for them.

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