Photo #7670: Melanargia epimede

17.12.2013 15:55, Alexandr Zhakov Corrected data.

Melanargia halimede → Melanargia epimede.

17.12.2013 15:53, Alexandr Zhakov Corrected data.

Yuri Semejkin → Irina Nikulina.

17.12.2013 14:51, Yuri Semejkin

Ira! Didn't check out the links you gave, I checked and compared their descriptions. You're right again, this is Melanargia epinede. As for #7671 pic, I think the same is there. Grounds: 1. You can see part of the topside and this is specific color of Melanargia epinede whilst Melanargia halimede is way lighter; 2. If we rely on the collection specimen (underside) of Melanargia halimede, Vasily's photo, discal band is clearly seen and specific for this species. My pic has similar one, little bit though.

17.12.2013 0:24, Irina Nikulina

Yury, today I spreaded epimede of my reserves and a fresh September halimede and saw this photo. Serious doubt this is halimede. Check these http://catocala.narod.ru/sat51.html http://catocala.narod.ru/sat12a.html и http://rusinsects.com/satyrid/s-me-epi.htm http://rusinsects.com/satyrid/s-me-hal.htm. Both websites show distinctions between these two species. Look at the dark pattern on the wing topside and the underside pattern (7671 pic is also questionable).