Hipparchia blachieri (Frühstorfer, 1908)
Type locality: Sicily, Italy
Range: Sicily, Italy. On 2 occasions, this species was found in Malta, most probably strays from Sicily.
Habitat: Hot, dry rocky places in sparse woodlands between 700-1,900mtrs.
Flight Period: Mid June to late September.
ssp. blachieri
Hipparchia blachieri biotype
3/07/2016, Sicily, Nebrodi, San Fratello 822mtrs
Hipparchia blachieri biotype
3/07/2016, Sicily, Nebrodi, San Fratello 822mtrs
Hipparchia blachieri biotype
3/07/2016, Sicily, Nebrodi, San Fratello 822mtrs
Hipparchia blachieri biotype
3/07/2016, Sicily, Nebrodi, San Fratello 822mtrs
Hipparchia blachieri biotype
3/07/2016, Sicily, Nebrodi, San Fratello 822mtrs
Hipparchia blachieri larva - stage 1
4/10/2016, Sicily, Nebrodi, San Fratello 822mtrs
Hipparchia blachieri larva - stage 1
4/10/2016, Sicily, Nebrodi, San Fratello 822mtrs
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