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Valais, Switzerland, May 2021
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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.
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2011
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Triglav, Slovenia, July 2014
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2021
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2021
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2021
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2022
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2022
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2018
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S Greece, July 2018
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2011
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Crete, Greece, October 2017
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2014
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2014
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Macedonia, Greece, July 2004
Very extensive basal scaling.
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2010
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2012
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Valais, Switzerland, September 2010