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Valais, Switzerland, July 2006
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2007
Field notes and information
A butterfly of high alpine slopes. The males are particularly spectacular with the typical orange ground colour of the fritillaries replaced by brilliant white. Usually only found in low numbers.
Identification & Similar species: No other species are similar.
Distribution & Flight: High altitudes in the Alps and also the Pirin Mts of Bulgaria. Single brooded in July.
Habitat & Behaviour: Open grassy slopes often with low juniper bushes.
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Tessin, Switzerland, August 2013
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2019
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Bern, Switzerland, August 2019
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2018
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Tessin, Switzerland, August 2013
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Tessin, Switzerland, August 2013
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Tessin, Switzerland, August 2013
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2011
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2007