Valais, Switzerland, July 2019

Valais, Switzerland, August 2012

Field notes and information

The underside hindwing marbling and bright orange markings make this butterfly rather distinctive. Often common where found in late summer.

Identification & Similar species: The butterfly is rather distinctive and unlikely to be confused with any others.

Distribution & Flight: This butterfly flies throughout out the Alps and in a couple of places in central Italy. From mid July to September.

Habitat & Behaviour: Grassy places from fairly low levels in mountains, woodland clearings, rocky places, alpine meadows etc.

Valais, Switzerland, July 2022

Valais, Switzerland, July 2022

Valais, Switzerland, July 2022

Valais, Switzerland, July 2020

Valais, Switzerland, July 2020

Valais, Switzerland, July 2020

Valais, Switzerland, July 2020

Valais, Switzerland, July 2019

Valais, Switzerland, July 2019

Valais, Switzerland, July 2019

Hautes Alpes, France, August 2012

Valais, Switzerland, July 2022