Small Tortoiseshell artwork

Butterfly · No. 060

Small Tortoiseshell

  • Gray
  • Daytime
  • Aerial

“What a catch! My first nettle-munching Small Tortoiseshell!”

Announced

Sell
17 Dough
Sell
19 Dough
Sell
22 Dough
Price rank
106th of 131 insects

Where and when to catch Small Tortoiseshell

Time
Daytime
Weather
Any Weather
Season
Spring, Summer
Habitat
Aerial
Found in
Hexia
Tool
Insect Net
Type
Butterfly
Size
4.6 – 7.6

Small Tortoiseshell lives in aerial. Catch it with the Insect Net. It appears during the day in any weather, in spring, summer.

Omnipedia entry

Aglais urticae

Garden Zone

The Small Tortoiseshell is known for its caterpillars, which feed on nettle plants.

Research shows that they will "follow" their food source. Even in areas with no prior records of the species, there's a chance to attract them by simply planting nettles.

Part of the Vernal Chorus Omni-Gallery collection.

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Small Tortoiseshell FAQ

Where do you find Small Tortoiseshell?

Small Tortoiseshell lives in aerial around Hexia. Catch it with the Insect Net.

When does Small Tortoiseshell appear?

Small Tortoiseshell appears during the day in any weather, in spring, summer.

How much does Small Tortoiseshell sell for?

★ 17 Dough Dough, ★★ 19 Dough Dough, ★★★ 22 Dough Dough.

Entry values are labelled announced until re-checked in-game after launch day.