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Brintesia circe
The Great Banded Grayling (Brintesia circe) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is the only species belonging to the genus Brintesia.
These butterflies prefer light woodland, grasslands bordering forest edges and generally dry and bushy environments, at an altitude of 0–1,600 metres (0–5,200 ft) above sea level.
You're welcome pamsai. Looking at your recent wonders from Costa Rica made me realize you still have quite a few unidentified ones from your European trip :-) Most are a challenge though! This one is the only grayling (at least European) with a second white band at the base of the hindwing.
Wow thanks Daniele. It's always such a treat when someone ID's a spotting from way back.
Spotted on Jul 16, 2012
Submitted on Jul 16, 2012
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