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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
Field notes and information
A local species, found in a restricted range in central the Pyrenees. It can be common where found.
Identification & Similar species: The mottled underside hindwing and dull upperside orange of the male are key features.
Distribution & Flight: Limited to the high mountains of the Pyrenees. Flies in mid July and August.
Habitat & Behaviour: Grassy slopes with rocks and often with a few trees nearby.
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Central Pyrenees, France, August 2003
Cryptic underside of a fresh female.
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018
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Central Pyrenees, France, August 2003
Seconds later the female opened her wings.
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Hautes-Pyrénées, France, July 2018