KARADENİZ Erebia melancholica

"Erebia melancholica" is a rare and subtly elegant butterfly species native to the mountainous regions of southeastern Europe, including high-altitude zones of Turkey. This species is notable for its deep, velvety brown wings adorned with small, muted orange eye spots, giving it a melancholic beauty that inspired its name.

Favoring alpine meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky habitats above the tree line, Erebia melancholica thrives in harsh yet pristine environments where few other butterflies venture. Its flight period is brief—typically during the warmest weeks of summer—making sightings both rare and special.

As a specialist of high-mountain ecosystems, this butterfly serves as a bioindicator for the health and stability of fragile alpine habitats. Its sensitivity to climate change and human disturbance underscores the importance of protecting these isolated regions.

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