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Small Heath Butterfly Hoge Kempen National park, Belgium (2014).<br /> Nymphalidae. Small butterfly with an eye-like dot in the upper wing over orange color. The lower wing and body brown grey to blue. Belgium,Coenonympha pamphilus,Geotagged,Small Heath,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Small Heath Butterfly

Hoge Kempen National park, Belgium (2014).
Nymphalidae. Small butterfly with an eye-like dot in the upper wing over orange color. The lower wing and body brown grey to blue.

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The Small Heath

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".

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 26, 2016. Captured Jun 8, 2014 14:28 in Weg naar Heiwick 124, 3630 Maasmechelen, Belgium.
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  • SP-820UZ
  • f/4.5
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO80
  • 8.2mm

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