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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
Field notes and information
A species from the Alps and Tatra mountains. Can be common where found.
Identification & Similar species: Lacks any small black spots in the orange areas. The hindwing has small, regularly sized orange spots.
Distribution & Flight: From the northern French Alps eastwards in the Alps. Also the Tatra mountains. Flies in July/ August.
Habitat & Behaviour: Grassy places amongst trees and above the treeline.
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Valais, Switzerland, June 2012
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Berne, Switzerland, August 2012
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Valais, Switzerland, June 2012
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Valais, Switzerland, June 2012
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Isère, France, July 2006
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2021
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2020