{"product_id":"small-tortoiseshell-butterfly-magnet","title":"Small fox magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the small tortoiseshell (\u003cem\u003eAglais urticae\u003c\/em\u003e), one of Europe's most recognizable and beloved butterflies. With its striking orange and black wings, edged with a border of blue spots, the small tortoiseshell is the fiery jewel of the European garden — visible from early spring until deep into autumn. As one of the few butterflies that overwinter as adults, the small tortoiseshell is one of the first butterflies you can spot in the new year — a living sign of the approaching spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic fiery orange wings and vibrant colors of this beloved garden butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread in Europe (locally declining due to loss of nettles and wildflower meadows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardens, parks, wildflower meadows and forest edges throughout Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pesticide use, loss of nettles as host plants, climate change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indispensable pollinator of wildflowers and garden plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overwinters as an adult butterfly in sheds, cellars and hollow trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe small tortoiseshell is one of the few European butterflies that overwinters as an adult — not as an egg, caterpillar, or pupa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaterpillars feed exclusively on nettles — a good reason to leave a patch of nettles in your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe small tortoiseshell can produce up to 3 generations per year in warm summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can live up to 9 months — exceptionally long for a butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue marginal spots on their wings are unique to each individual — like a fingerprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are one of the first butterflies to appear in spring, sometimes as early as February in mild weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to attract small tortoiseshells to your garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant nectar-rich flowers such as butterfly bush, lavender, sedum, and asters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a patch of nettles as a host plant for the caterpillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide sunny, sheltered spots for warming up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid pesticides — butterflies are extremely sensitive to chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate overwintering sites — log piles, sheds, or butterfly houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conservation\/backyard-rewilding-transform-your-garden-into-a-wildlife-haven\" title=\"Rewilding gids voor je tuin\"\u003eRead our complete rewilding guide for your garden →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife conservation – directly contributing to the preservation of the small tortoiseshell and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — turn your fridge into a tribute to the fiery jewel of the European garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034825371997,"sku":"78x53-Small-Tortoiseshell-Butterfly","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/Small_Tortoiseshell_Butterfly_magnet.png?v=1774897599","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/small-tortoiseshell-butterfly-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}