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- 1Butterfly watcher praises rare alpine species before hibernation●Gäbe es keine Apollos, wäre das wohl mein Lieblingsfalter. So frisch sieht man ihn nur vor der Überwinterung im Hoch- od
A German-speaking nature photographer is drawing attention to a butterfly they describe as a favourite second only to the Apollo species. They note the insect only looks this fresh before it overwinters, appearing in high or late summer, while by spring specimens are faded and often battered. The observer says sightings are sadly rare.