Valais, Switzerland, May 2021
Valais, Switzerland, April 2012
Field notes and information
Identification & Similar species: Usually has very small spots on the upperside forewing and very weak markings on the hindwing. The underside hindwing is quite distinctive, being a dark green with rounded spots, particularly in the basal area.
Distribution & Flight: Parts of Spain and Italy. France and eastwards to Poland and Greece. Flies in a single brood from May to July.
Habitat & Behaviour: Flowery grassy places from low to alpine levels.
Variation: The form major flies in the Pelopennesos. It is larger and has more extensive white markings.
Valais, Switzerland, April 2012
Valais, Switzerland, June 2011
Valais, Switzerland, May 2021
Valais, Switzerland, July 2016
S Greece, June 2013
Vaud, Switzerland, June 2020
S Greece, July 2018
Form major.
Valais, Switzerland, June 2017
Valais, Switzerland, July 2016
Jura, France, June 2014
Valais, Switzerland, June 2013
Valais, Switzerland, May 2015
Valais, Switzerland, May 2014
Valais, Switzerland, June 2013
S Greece, June 2013