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Clouded Apollo
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Cluj, Romania,
May 2009 |
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Valais,
Switzerland, June 2008 |
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Rila Mts, Bulgaria, July 2004 (m) |
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Rila Mts, Bulgaria, July 2004 (m) Sphragus of female visible. Extensive black markings on hindwing. |
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Rila Mts, Bulgaria, July 2004 (m) Shragus visible below end of abdomen |
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Piedmont, Italy, June 2004 (m) |
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Peloponessos, Greece, June 2002 (m) |
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A species of mountains across Europe. It is reminiscent of the Black Veined White, Aporia crataegi, with which I suspect it is sometimes confused. It is usually very local and prefers more open grassy spaces, although in Greece it flies in meadows amongst forests. It generally keeps a low profile and is of generally low abundance where it is found. I'm more surprised I've only found it once in the Alps. |