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Queen of Spain Fritillary

Issoria lathonia

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Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly is also very common at this time of the year in the nature reserve of Plombières. It may have to do with preferring the flora that grows in this area, which in turn is adapted to a zinc and other minerals-enriched soil.

Habitat:

Plombières.
http://www.eifelnatur.de/Niederl%E4ndisch/Seiten/NSG%20Plombieres.html

Reference Links:

Butterflies of Europe - Issoria lathonia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
DanielePralong
Marta, yes, also the Queen of Spain. The large white spots are distinctive, as are the spots on the forewing apex.

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PublishedAugust 28, 2014

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