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Melitaea didyma
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.
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.
Spotted on Jul 12, 2013
Submitted on Jul 14, 2013
15 Comments
Thanks vivianpoma!
wonderful series, Daniele !!
Thank you Adarsha!
Beautiful spotting :)
Thanks Satyen! It was a great day out but this particular species made my day.
Super series Daniele!
Thank you Subin!
Great Series!!
Thanks Rieko!
Nice series.
Thank you Noel and Debbie!
Beautiful spotting and photos Daniele :-)
What a great series, Daniele!
He he Mark thanks! Yes it's one of those where you're flying flat on the ground. You should have seen my shirt at the end of this two-day hike :-)
Some great shots there Daniele.. you must have been mud-puddling also?