Meaning of the word "speckled wood" in English

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speckled wood

US /ˈspek.əld ˌwʊd/
UK /ˈspek.əld ˌwʊd/
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Noun

1.

a common European butterfly (Pararge aegeria) with dark brown wings spotted with cream or orange, typically found in woodland clearings

Example:
We saw a beautiful speckled wood butterfly fluttering among the trees.
The speckled wood prefers dappled sunlight in woodland habitats.
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