# butterfly februarybutterflymonth

September is ! Upload your sightings on or and contribute to a better understanding of butterfly biology and distribution across India.
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2020-09-01

It's day 21 of 's and the species of the day is the Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis daphne).
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Not found in the UK but widespread in most of southern Europe.

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2020-02-21

It's day 11 of 's and the species of the day is the Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus). https://t.co/ntQIxBCh8w

The most widespread blue butterfly in Britain & Ireland but there have been local declines within its range.

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2020-02-10