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Large skipper
Ochlodes sylvanus
46.2651, 7.2415
Field Notes
Description:
The Large skipper is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family found throughout Europe. Together with the Silver Spotted Skipper, Hesperia comma, it is the largest of the European skippers with a golden colour (Hesperiinae). The latter species has conspicuous silver spots on the underside which this one lacks.
Habitat:
Alpine meadow, 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.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2013
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