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Clossiana titania

Titania's Fritillary

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Valais, Switzlerland, July 2005

 

Valais, Switzlerland, July 2005

 

Piedmont, Italy, July 2004

Feeding with Pearl-bordered Fritillary, C. euphrosyne

 

Piedmont, Italy, July 2004

 

Valais, Switzerland, July 2004

 

Piedmont, Italy, June 2004

Colours look a little bluish but the markings are clear.

 

Isère, France, July 2006

 

Isère, France, July 2006

 

Piedmont, Italy, June 2003

 

Piedmont, Italy, June 2003

 

Piedmont, Italy, June 2003

Strange colouration in this photograph doesn't hide the strong sexual dimorphism.

 

Vaud, Switzerland, June 2003

A melanic variation.

 


This is a lovely butterfly found flying in lush meadows amongst trees in the Alps, a few other mountain ranges further east and lower levels of Finland. It loves taking nectar from thistles when it can be readily approached. The underside is an exquisite mosaic of soft pinks, reds and purples that make it quite unmistakable.

 

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