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Hi,

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

Thanks in advance!

Matt

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

Misha

Thanks for the confirmation Misha, much appreciated.

Do you have much experience of Butterflies on Rhodes?

Matt

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

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