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by phamnes
Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Overseas
Topic: Finland - North Norway June 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 382

Re: Finland - North Norway June 2011

I've looked at a few reports and most of the mentioned species are connected to marshes/bogs and/or mountainous areas from just below the treeline to well above. If I were to go, I would probably try first at heights between 200 and 500 metres (south facing slopes). But, as Finnmark may be considere...
by phamnes
Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Overseas
Topic: Finland - North Norway June 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 382

Re: Finland - North Norway June 2011

Hi Mark! I live a bit further south in Norway, so I have no personal experience with butterflies in Finnmark but the general consensus seems to be that the town of Alta is a good place to set up base camp. This area should give you a chance for species like: Freija Fritillary (Boloria freija), Alpin...
by phamnes
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Identification
Topic: French Moths for ID
Replies: 4
Views: 276

Re: French Moths for ID

Second and third looks like Purple-barred Yellow:
http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=1717

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