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Argynnis paphia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Range: Temperate Eurasia.
Distribution in Bulgaria: Widespread in forested lowlands and mountains from sea level up to ca. 1700 m.
Habitat: Woodland margins, roads, clearings and glades, river valleys, bushy slopes.
Bionomics: One generation from May till August. Larval host-plant: Viola (Tolman & Lewington 1997).
Conservation status: Of no concern. IUCN category: Lower risk, least concern.
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