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Melitaea trivia ([Schiffermüller], 1775)
Range: S Europe, W and C Asia.
Distribution in Bulgaria: Widespread from sea level up to ca. 1800 m a.s.l.
Habitat: Grassy and bushy forest margins, roads and glades, river valleys, rocky slopes etc.
Bionomics: Two generations from May till August. Larval host-plant: Verbascum (personal observation).
Conservation status: Of no concern. IUCN category: Lower risk, least concern.
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