Appearance
''P. climene'' Esp. . Much smaller than the preceding [ ''roxelana'' ] , the hindwing not so large as compared with the forewing as in ''roxelana'', with the distal margin non-dentate.Ocelli of the hindwing beneath much smaller and less distinct on a unicolorous ground. On the lower parts of the Danube and Volga, in South Russia, Turkey and Asia Minor, said to occur also in the Altai-district. — ''roxandra'' H.-Schiff. from Armenia, is beneath brighter and more variegated, there being a white silky spot at the apex of the cell of the hindwing. — The butterflies occur in May and June: they are true insects of the steppes, being also not rare in the plains, especially in stony places, and resemble an ''Epinephele'' when on the wing.Naming
*''Kirinia climene climene''⤷ ''Kirinia climene roxandra''
Behavior
The larval host-plants are various ''Poaceae'', including ''Poa annua''. The species inhabits mostly forests and meadows in the elevation range from 1500 to 2300 metres above sea level. The butterflies are on wing from early July until mid-August. In summer they are often observed on flowers. When it is hot they prefer shaded areas under tree canopies or in high grasses.References:
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