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Melitaea acentria

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"Melitaea acentria" is a butterfly was discovered in 2017 by evolutionary biologist-entomologist Vladimir Lukhtanov over Mount Hermon ski resort, northern Israel. When it was first seen in 2012 it was incorrectly believed that it belonged to the Persian fritillary species due to its similar appearance.

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

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Uploaded Jun 21, 2025. Captured Apr 29, 2025 11:31.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/9.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO200
  • 145mm