The Butterflies of Franche CompteFour départements comprise Franche Compte, namely Jura, Doubs, Haute-Saône and Belfort. Ravin de Valbois Situated to the west of the main Jura mountains, entry from Chassagne/Castel St Denis. A good range of species including upland species like the Apollo
Forest of Chaux Just east of Dôle. An extensive forest with possible species including:- Large tortoiseshell, Camberwell beauty, Map, Black-veined white and White admiral.
Lac de Remoray Information from Labergement-Sainte-Marie. Large heath, Moorland clouded yellow and Violet copper can be found here.
Drugeon Valley Boggy stretch of river between Frasne and Bouverans Large heath and Moorland clouded yellow
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