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Hamearis lucina
It is the only member of the genus Hamearis, is a European butterfly in the family Riodinidae. For many years, it was known as the "Duke of Burgundy Fritillary", because of the adult's chequered pattern strongly reminiscent of "true" fritillaries of the family Nymphalidae. As adults, the sexes exhibit distinctly different behavioural patterns. Males are highly territorial, defending small sheltered, but warm, areas. Spectacular aerial "dog fights" occur between males. Females are less "showy", but are prone to wander, frequently travelling 250 m. New colonies have been established more than 5 km from the nearest known existing colony.
The species range is restricted to the Western Palaearctic, from Spain, the UK and Sweden to the Balkans.
Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/354...
haha antennae are not so bad, wings are worst...geriatrics, didn't want to mention it last night :D
Hahaha the antenna are the first thing I noticed...even though broken it gives some difference to the butterfly. I like it, first time I see with a broken antenna.
Well....this are this freaking Croatian butterflies she is the only one interested in them plus having enough knowledge so what I can do except to torture her :D and yes maybe it looks nice generally but look closer-see the half broken antenna? eh...that is all I can get from crazy butterflies, they are still only if is something wrong with them ;D
Why do you torture jopy with depressing colors even tough looks amazing butterfly. Did you see what i found for her yesterday?http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/35710030
nije Fritillary, ovaj je druga porodica, jedina vrsta porodice Riodinidae u europi, mislim da se na hr zove smeđi šahovčić, but check :D
Spotted on Aug 6, 2013
Submitted on Aug 6, 2013
