Lasiommata megera (Linnaeus, 1767)
Type locality: Austria & Denmark
Range: Widespread and common throughout all Europe and North Africa. Absent only from N Denmark, Estonia & Finland
Habitat: Diverse. Grassy, rocky slopes/gullies, flowery meadows, woodland clearings associated with open stony ground & paths form sea level up to 2,300mtrs.
Flight Period: Early April to October
Subspecies:
ssp. paramegaera (Hübner, 1824) – Corsica, Sardinia, Capraia, Montecristo & Balearic Islands.
ssp. megera (Linnaeus, 1767) – Entire Europe to Turkey & Armenia and North Africa.
Notes: Lasiommata megera paramegaera is considered to be a full species by some authors.
ssp. megera
Lasiommata megera habitat
01/06/2013, Malta, Gozo, Dwejra, 5mtrs
Lasiommata megera habitat
01/06/2013, Malta, Gozo, Marsalforn, 10mtrs
Lasiommata megera eggs
19/05/2013, Malta, Mosta, Wied il-Ghasel, 60mtrs
Lasiommata megera larva
16/06/2013, Malta, Mosta, Wied il-Ghasel, 60mtrs
Lasiommata megera pupae
30/06/2013, Malta, Mosta, Wied il-Ghasel, 60mtrs