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Coenonympha pamphilus  Coenonympha pamphilus,Geotagged,Italy,Small Heath,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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The Small Heath "Coenonympha pamphilus" is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is widespread in Eurasia and northwestern Africa, preferring drier habitats than other "Coenonymphae". The larval host plants are grasses, notably Sheep's Fescue and rough meadow grass "Poa trivialis".

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded May 30, 2023. Captured Apr 14, 2023 11:57 in Contrada Isola Varano, SP41, 71010 Cagnano Varano FG, Italy.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/6.3
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200
  • 96mm