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.