Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Nymphalidae Scientific name Coenonympha dorus | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Coenonympha Rank Species | |
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Similar Glaucopsyche melanops, Carcharodus lavatherae, Hipparchia alcyone, Euchloe crameri, Provençal fritillary | ||
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Coenonympha dorus (dusky heath) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in south-western Europe and North Africa.
The length of the forewings is 16–17 mm. The butterfly is on the wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on various grasses.
References
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