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Pyronia tithonus

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41.201, -3.58865

Field Notes

Habitat:

Mountain airfield at 3,700' (1,130 metres) with scattered bushes. Must be at its upper height limit, my book states not above 1,100 metres!

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Kyle A
Great spot. Thanks for sharing.

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PublishedAugust 13, 2013

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