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| 302_6861 [Melanargia larissa] |
Melanargia larissa is a widespread, attractive and easily recognized butterfly
in spite of variations existing within the same Genus.
It flies low to the ground with a slow flight from May to August
in altitudes from sea level to 1800m
in regions of SE Europe and West Asia.
In Greece, it is usually observed in clearings, forest roads, cultivated areas,
or grassland with lots of flowers.
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| 302_0267 [Melanargia larissa] |
Melanargia larissa in a resting position
with both fore and hind wings wide open.
The wingspan is about 50 to 55mm.
Photographed on Mt. Parnitha.
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