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Glanville fritillary - Melitaea
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Family: Nymphalidae Flight Time: May - July Size: mm Altitude: 0-2000m |
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fairly widespread and often common fritillary. In the UK it is confined to just a few localities on the south coast, mainly the Isle of White. This one was pictured in Brittany, where it was quite common. The row of spots on the hindwing aid identification. |
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Plantain - Plantago spp. |
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