Montes Universales, Spain, July 2011
Var, France, July 2009
Field notes and information
The bold underside markigns make this butterfly quite distinctive. It flies in very hot dry grassy places in the western Mediterranean region where it is often widespread and common.
Identification & Similar species: The underside is distinctive.
Distribution & Flight: From Spain, south France and sporadic in central Italy. Flies from June to August.
Habitat & Behaviour: Very hot dry grassy places with stones rocks and bare earth. Often with scrub or in clearings.
Variation: Very variable in most respects.
Montes Universales, Spain, July 2011
Huesca, Spain, July 2017
Huesca, Spain, July 2017
Huesca, Spain, July 2017
A hint of the upperside.
Prov. Malaga, Spain, July 2013
Almeria, Spain, July 2013
Montes Universales, Spain, July 2011
Var, France, July 2009
Var, France, July 2009
Var, France, July 2009