Var, France, May 2012
SE Serbia, June 2012
Field notes and information
A butterfly of hot flowery meadows in light woodland and bushes.
Identification & Similar species: Regular double parallel rows of spots on all wings is distinctive. Appears very orange in flight.
Distribution & Flight: Sporadic in central and northern Spain, southern France and then more widespread in eastern Europe north to Slovakia and south to Greece. Single brooded in spring, flying May/ June and into July.
Habitat & Behaviour: Frequents hot flowery meadows usually amongst light woodland.
SW Serbia, June 2012
SE Serbia, June 2012
Cluj, Romania, May 2009
Var, France, May 2012
Var, France, May 2006
Basking in dull weather.
Var, France, May 2012
Cluj, Romania, May 2009
Rila Mts, Bulgaria, July 2004
Duller and more heavily marked than French butterfles.
Montes Universales, Spain, July 2011
SE Serbia, June 2012
SE Serbia, June 2012
Also present: Pyrgus sidae.