Key Identification Features
- The white spots in its widened marginal border are more distinct, usually forming a submarginal band of 7 or 8 wedge-shaped or luniform spots.
- The most notable forms include the dark race hartmanni from the eastern Bavarian Alps, and the dark-colored form melaina which has the most pronounced darkening.
- Its body is covered in red hairs, and the underside of each hindwing features a large red patch.
- Usually the first of these dots, located before the fourth subcostal vein, is distinct.
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