South of Ruse, N Bulgaria, late May 2014.

Krachimir, NW Bulgaria, 8th June 2016. Male.

Pirin Mtns., above Bansko,12th July 2013. Male.

Belasitsa, SW Bulgaria, June 2003

Patnikovo, Eastern Rhodopis, 18th June 2014. Male.

Zemen Gorge area, West Bulgaria. 10-07-2022. Female.

Zemen Gorge area, West Bulgaria. 06-06-2019.

Madzharovo, Bulgaria. 19-06-2015.

Upperside ID features for Brenthis species

Underside ID features for Brenthis species

SW Bulgaria. 12-05-2015. L5.

Northern Greece, 17-05-2015. L5.

Western Rhodopi

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 5th June 2011. Pupa.

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 5th June 2011. Pupa.

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 5th June 2011. Pupa - as found.

Sometimes dozens (even 100s) can be seen nectaring on extensive bramble patches.