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Valais, Switzerland, June 2018
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2016
Field notes and information
Restricted to the Alps where it has a sporadic distribution and is generally rather hard to find.
Identification & Similar species: No other similar species share the same range or habitat requirements.
Distribution & Flight: From the northern French Alps, a single valley in Valais in western Switzerland, eastern Switzerland and through Austria and Slovenia. Also from the Alps of north Italy. Single brooded from late June into July.
Habitat & Behaviour: Subalpine meadows upto the tree line with low growing shrubs (eg rhodedendron, alder). Frequently feeds on thyme and takes salts from mud.
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2021
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2021
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2021
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
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Valais, Switzerland, June 2012
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Valais, Switzerland, June 2018
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2016
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Valais, Switzerland, June 2012
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2016
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Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2016
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Valais, Switzeland, June 2013
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2016