Slightly melanic Dark Green Frit?

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Millar153
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Slightly melanic Dark Green Frit?

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I found this boyo in Murlough NNR, feeding on devils bit scabious. Is there a scientific/taxonomic term for an aberration like this? And was it caused by heat?
Dark Green Fritillary, Murlough NNR.
Dark Green Fritillary, Murlough NNR.
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