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Melanargia galathea (Linnaeus, 1758)

A common species in the south of Belgium, rarely observed in the north. Lower risk.

The larva lives on Gramineae.

The adults fly from the end of June till mid August.


Belgium, Namur, Nismes, 28 July 2004.
(Photo © Toon Verbruggen)
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