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Titania's Fritillary
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Valais,
Switzlerland, July 2005 |
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Valais,
Switzlerland, July 2005 |
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Piedmont,
Italy, July 2004
Feeding with Pearl-bordered Fritillary, C. euphrosyne |
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Piedmont,
Italy, July 2004 |
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Valais,
Switzerland, July 2004 |
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Piedmont,
Italy, June 2004
Colours look a little bluish but the markings are clear. |
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Isère,
France, July 2006 |
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Isère,
France, July 2006 |
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Piedmont,
Italy, June 2003 |
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Piedmont,
Italy, June 2003 |
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Piedmont,
Italy, June 2003
Strange
colouration in this photograph doesn't hide the strong sexual
dimorphism. |
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Vaud,
Switzerland, June 2003
A melanic
variation. |
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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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