Macedonia, Greece, July 2004

Pelopennesos, Greece, June 2013

Field notes and information

From the south Balkans, it is a rather weakly marked species.

Identification & Similar species: Small underside hindwing markings help separate this species from others with which it may fly. Lacks the white stripe found in most other species of the area.

Distribution & Flight: Mountains of Greece and neighbouring countries.

Habitat & Behaviour: Hot dry grassy flowery places.

Variation: Butterflies sometimes sport a weak white streak on the underside hindwing.

NW Greece, July 2016

Peloppensos, Greece, July 2018

Macedonia, Greece, July 2004

NW Greece, July 2016

NW Greece, July 2016

Pelopennesos, Greece, June 2013

Macedonia, Greece, July 2004

NW Greece, July 2016

Macedonia, Greece, July 2004

Heavily marked basal area, hindwing spots and hindwing submarginal areas. I think it is closer to aroaniensis than the usually much more heavily marked admetus.

NW Greece, July 2016

Pelopennesos, Greece, August 2007

Macedonia, Greece, July 2000