Butterflies everywhere, particularly the Iberian Marbled White (Melanargia lachesis) which is very numerous here. The butterflies dance in pairs around your feet as you walk the terraces. I also came across several Meadow Browns (Maniola jurtina), a Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia), a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), a Peacock (Inachis io) and a Swallowtail (Papilio machaon).
Tags:Beautiful Demoiselle, butterflies, Calopteryx virgo, Fire salamander, Iberian Marbled White, marbled white butterfly, Melanargia lachesis, salamander, Salamandra salamandra
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