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Melitaea deserticola

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''Melitaea deserticola'', the desert fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in North Africa , Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The larvae feed on ''Linaria aegyptiaca'', ''Plantago media'', ''Anarrhinum fruticosum'' and ''Anarrhinum'' species.

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

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Uploaded Apr 11, 2019. Captured Apr 4, 2019 11:57 in Unnamed Road.
  • COOLPIX B700
  • f/6.3
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO100
  • 116.5mm