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Spotted Fritillary (male)
Melitaea didyma
46.2613, 7.24094
Field Notes
Description:
Several of these striking butterflies were spotted mud-puddling together. This species flies through Southern and Central Europe. The males are usually of a rich orange easily seen from a distance and which helps differentiate them from the other fritillaries.
Habitat:
Wet soil in an alpine ravine, alt. 1300 m. Found in the Derborence area, a high biodiversity site with two different climates; in the lower part where this spotting was made the climate is continental, dry and hot.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 14, 2013
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