Valais, Switzerland, May 2021

Montes Universales, Spain, July 2011

Field notes and information

A widespread and, depending on region, often common species. Identification is problematic.

Identification & Similar species: The upperside has a rather light golden appearance, the hindwing has well developped markings and the underside has a slight to well developped red tint with light coloured veins.

Distribution & Flight: Northwest Africa. Spain to Poland and Greece. Absent from UK and Scandinavia. Two broods from May to September or a single brood in the north in June/ July.

Habitat & Behaviour: Hot grassy flowery meadows.

Valais, Switzerland, May 2011

Triglav, Slovenia, July 2014

Valais, Switzerland, May 2021

Valais, Switzerland, May 2021

Valais, Switzerland, May 2021

Valais, Switzerland, May 2022

Valais, Switzerland, July 2022

Valais, Switzerland, May 2018

S Greece, July 2018

Valais, Switzerland, May 2011

Crete, Greece, October 2017

Valais, Switzerland, May 2014

Valais, Switzerland, May 2014

Macedonia, Greece, July 2004

Very extensive basal scaling.

Valais, Switzerland, May 2010

Valais, Switzerland, May 2012

Valais, Switzerland, September 2010