Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
Field notes and information
There are two distinct populations in Europe - mountains of Scandinavia and the Alps. Those in the Alps are much duskier than the northern populations.
Identification & Similar species: The underside hindwing has a rather indistinct washed out look. On the whole it has a rather dusky appearance, particularly those from the Alps.
Distribution & Flight: Scandinavia and the Alps. Flight is mid June and July, seasonally dependant in Scandinavia.
Habitat & Behaviour: Damp clearings in woodland. Bogs. Flies low above grassy vegetation. Also on alpine slopes amongst light woodland.
Variation: The apline population thore is much duskier than the Scandinavian borealis.
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Grisons, Switzerland, July 2013
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Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
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Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
Sparring with Asian fritillary E. intermedia.
Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
Grisons, Switzerland, July 2019
Grisons, Switzerland, July 2013
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