Melitaea athalia, Mélitée du mélampyre ou Damier Athalie, Heath FritillaryPlant flowers in massesButterflies are rather nearsighted. Once they get within 10-12 feet of an object, they can see it quite well, but at a distance most things appear blurred. Butterflies are quite good at discriminating colors, and can even see reds (unlike bees, which cannot). What does this mean for your butterfly habitat? To attract the most butterflies, you should plant your nectar plants in masses. Large areas of the same color will be easier for the butterflies to see from a distance, and will encourage them to come in for a closer look.---> http://insects.about.com/od/butterfliesmoths/ss/10-Tips-For-Attracting-Butterflies-To-Your-Backyard.htm
Melitaea athalia, Mélitée du mélampyre ou Damier Athalie, Heath Fritillary
