This first one was seen at 1,800m and was noticeably smaller than the usual suspects - carthami, alveus, armoricanus. It also has a very 'rusty' coloured hindwing underside. I think it might be carlinae:
Pyrgus ID help required Part 3 - French Alps 2017
Pyrgus ID help required Part 3 - French Alps 2017
Two more from the French Alps.
This first one was seen at 1,800m and was noticeably smaller than the usual suspects - carthami, alveus, armoricanus. It also has a very 'rusty' coloured hindwing underside. I think it might be carlinae:
This next one was larger and seen at 1,000m. The nearest match is bellieri:
This first one was seen at 1,800m and was noticeably smaller than the usual suspects - carthami, alveus, armoricanus. It also has a very 'rusty' coloured hindwing underside. I think it might be carlinae:
This next one was larger and seen at 1,000m. The nearest match is bellieri:
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Re: Pyrgus ID help required Part 3 - French Alps 2017
I would concur with carlinae and bellieri.
Roger
Roger
Re: Pyrgus ID help required Part 3 - French Alps 2017
Many thanks for your feedback, Roger. I'm always on the look out for carlinae but seldom do I see it.