Aegean Meadow Brown?

[mattberry]

Hi,

Could anyone give a positive ID on these please? Taken in Rhodes, Greece.

Thanks in advance!

Matt

[Mikhail]

Yes, definitely Aegean Meadow Brown Maniola telmessia, the only member of the genus on Rhodes. Nice shot.

Misha

[mattberry]

Thanks for the confirmation Misha, much appreciated.

Do you have much experience of Butterflies on Rhodes?

Matt

[Mikhail]

Hi Matt.
I've only been there once. When I was in the RAF I used to get to Cyprus occasionally, where I saw the very closely related Cyprus Meadow Brown Maniola cypricola, a real beauty. I take it from your username that you have a special interest in Rhodes? It's certain;y a fascinating island for the naturalist.

Misha

[mattberry]

Hi again MIsha,

Yes Rhodes is a nice island, though I have yet to explore it in a great deal of depth for wildlife.

I do have a special interest as my girlfriend is Greek and her family are from Rhodes, so I go there quite often.

All the best,
Matt