Ladakh Tortoiseshell

Aglais ladakensis (Ladakh tortoiseshell) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ladakh Tortoiseshell being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Aglais caschmirensis
• Aglais urticae

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Nymphalidae

Genus

Aglais

Species

Aglais ladakensis

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