{"id":41999,"date":"2025-03-04T14:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/tour\/butterflies-in-andalusia\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T19:35:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:35:06","slug":"butterflies-in-andalusia","status":"publish","type":"oikos_rutas","link":"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/en\/tour\/butterflies-in-andalusia\/","title":{"rendered":"Butterflies in Andalusia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-34-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38694 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-34-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38694\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-34-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-34.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">A nature tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Mediterranean and endemic butterflies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good conditions for photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life cycle information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-334ffaf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-baaca9a6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38754 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38754\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1.png 182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Malaga<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-baaca9a6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38760 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38760\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1.png 180w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">June &#8211; July<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-baaca9a6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38757 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38757\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1-1.png 191w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer_1-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Up to 7 days of activity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-baaca9a6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/voters_7305061-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38708 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/voters_7305061-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38708\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Private groups<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-07428302 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(240,236,220) 71%,rgb(254,254,255) 71%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Papilio-machaon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22524 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Papilio-machaon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22524\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Papilio-machaon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Papilio-machaon-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Papilio-machaon-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Biodiversity of butterflies in Andalusia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">With more than 150 species of butterflies, Andalusia is undoubtedly <strong>a biodiversity hotspot for Lepidoptera in Europe<\/strong>, with an abundance of Mediterranean species and the presence of endemic species, only found in the Spanish sierras.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-643564c2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#f0ecdc;border-width:8px;border-radius:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Endemic species on all sides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trip to Spain offers excitement at all times. Even species as well known as the <strong>Meadow Brown <\/strong>(<em>Maniola jurtina<\/em>) and the <strong>Small Heath <\/strong>(<em>Coenonympha pamphilus<\/em>), easily sighted hundreds of times by any observer, offer interest with their distinctive Iberian and endemic subspecies&#8230; The common <strong>Southern Blue <\/strong>(<em>Polyommatus celina<\/em>), is also endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#f0ecdc;border-width:8px;border-radius:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>The richness of the Mediterranean<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On any given walk, a large number of Blues (Lycaneidae Polyommatinae), graylings, marbled whites, browns, swallowtails, fritillaries, coppers and skippers will appear and fill the garrigues, open Mediterranean forests and high altitude habitats. The blues are extremely varied in southern Spain, so it will be a pleasure to study them and have time for photography. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#f0ecdc;border-width:8px;border-radius:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Butterflies and their behaviors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will be able to contemplate &#8220;summit rounds&#8221; of males to find their mates ; spectacular congregations of <strong>Blues <\/strong>and <strong>Skippers<\/strong> on shores with wet ground ; migratory butterflies such as the <strong>Painted Lady<\/strong> (<em>Vanessa cardui<\/em>). Nectar sources: some plants bloom at the end of the season and attract thirsty butterflies. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-2 has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-51803f5b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-2--1\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mediterranean butterflies  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-rounded\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Colotis-evagore-circle-e1660815272946.png\" data-id=\"25752\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-25752 lazyload\" style=\"border-width:5px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"206\" data-id=\"25752\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Colotis-evagore-circle-e1660815272946.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-25752\" style=\"border-width:5px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Colotis-evagore-circle-e1660815272946.png 206w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Colotis-evagore-circle-e1660815272946-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><strong>Desert Orange Tip<\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-rounded\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Danaus-plexippus.png\" data-id=\"23671\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-23671 lazyload\" style=\"border-width:5px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"23671\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Danaus-plexippus.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-23671\" style=\"border-width:5px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Danaus-plexippus.png 533w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Danaus-plexippus-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Danaus-plexippus-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Monarch<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-rounded\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zerynthia-rumina-circle.png\" data-id=\"29169\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-29169 lazyload\" style=\"border-width:5px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"488\" data-id=\"29169\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zerynthia-rumina-circle.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-29169\" style=\"border-width:5px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zerynthia-rumina-circle.png 488w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zerynthia-rumina-circle-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zerynthia-rumina-circle-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Spanish Festoon<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-rounded\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Charaxes-jasius.png\" data-id=\"22410\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-22410 lazyload\" style=\"border-width:5px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"22410\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Charaxes-jasius.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-22410\" style=\"border-width:5px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Charaxes-jasius.png 1400w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Charaxes-jasius-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Charaxes-jasius-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Charaxes-jasius-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Four Tails<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-rounded\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pyronia-bathseba.png\" data-id=\"19899\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-19899 lazyload\" style=\"border-width:5px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"19899\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pyronia-bathseba.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color wp-image-19899\" style=\"border-width:5px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pyronia-bathseba.png 1400w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pyronia-bathseba-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pyronia-bathseba-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pyronia-bathseba-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><strong><strong><em>Pyronia bathseba<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-subtitle has-x-large-font-size is-style-text-subtitle--3\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Private tour Butterflies in Andalusia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Tour variants and options<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tour in the Serran\u00eda de Ronda and Sierra de Las Nieves<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will dedicate the day to look for species typical of the Mediterranean region<strong> <\/strong>and common in Andalusia such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Southern Scarce Swallowtail <\/strong>(<em>Iphiclides feisthamelii<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provence Orange Tip <\/strong>(<em>Anthocharis euphenoides<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sage Skipper <\/strong>(<em>Muschampia proto<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provence hairstreak <\/strong>(<em>Tomares ballus<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two-tailed pasha<\/strong> (<em>Charaxes jasius<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fritilaria red waves<\/strong> (Euphydryas aurinia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Southern gatekeeper<\/strong> (<em>Pyronia cecilia<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trip to Sierra Nevada<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eastern Andalusian mountains are a must for discovering the butterflies of the Mediterranean region. All in all, the surroundings of the Sierra Nevada offer a classic destination for both the iconic species of the south and the rare endemic species. Late spring is the perfect season to wander through Andalusia with its flowering and wealth of visiting insects.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Additional information<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/blog\/mariposas-de-andalucia-rhopalocera\/\">Butterflies in Andalusia<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"TA_cdsratingsonlywide36\" class=\"TA_cdsratingsonlywide\">\n<ul id=\"34uHtc5sD\" class=\"TA_links AQlPA9\">\n<li id=\"GHxMmyb\" class=\"Alb3iRl8\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.es\/Attraction_Review-g187438-d25219707-Reviews-G3_Guides-Malaga_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_Andalucia.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.es\/img\/cdsi\/img2\/branding\/v2\/Tripadvisor_lockup_horizontal_secondary_registered-18034-2.svg\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"TripAdvisor\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.es\/img\/cdsi\/img2\/branding\/v2\/Tripadvisor_lockup_horizontal_secondary_registered-18034-2.svg\" alt=\"TripAdvisor\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.jscache.com\/wejs?wtype=cdsratingsonlywide&amp;uniq=36&amp;locationId=25219707&amp;lang=es&amp;border=false&amp;shadow=false&amp;backgroundColor=gray&amp;display_version=2\" data-loadtrk onload=\"this.loadtrk=true\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-2);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The &#8220;plus&#8221;<\/strong>. We will also focus on the <strong>Burnets <\/strong>(Zygaena) and <strong>Owlflies<\/strong> (Ascalaphus). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Includes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Specialized professional guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">High-end telescopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">High-end binoculars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">List of potential species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Door-to-door passenger pickup\/destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Accident insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered has-text-color has-background wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\" style=\"color:#fcfcfc;background:#ff6b5a;\"><h2>Program for an 8-day tour in the mountains of Andalusia (Granada)<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\" style=\"border-color:#ff6b5a;\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bcf35f86 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butterflies are very unevenly distributed throughout the territory&#8230; While the lowlands still retain the interest of enthusiasts, the real jewels of endemic species and the most impressive densities of butterflies are found at altitudes above 1,500 meters. That is why we will focus on the eastern Betic mountain range, which includes Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Cazorla. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Butterfly Tour in Andalusia allows you to enjoy one of the most rewarding trips in Europe.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real difficulty is getting easy access to high altitudes in multiple locations and making the species list grow as large as possible. This is where our tour excels with a selection of excellent butterfly sites scattered throughout the province of Granada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will chase the rare and endemic species such as the subspecies <strong>Apollo of the Sierra Nevada<\/strong>, the <strong>Nevada Satyr<\/strong>, the <strong>Hermit<\/strong>, the <strong>Rambur and Zullich&#8217;s Blues<\/strong>. These sightings are always memorable.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gegenes-nostradamus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38142 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gegenes-nostradamus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gegenes-nostradamus.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gegenes-nostradamus-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gegenes-nostradamus-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 1 : Transfer from Malaga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>We will meet in Malaga, the city with the largest airport in the area, and move quickly eastward. During the transfer, we will make stops along the Mediterranean coast, to observe butterflies from sea level to the top of the mountain during the trip. <g id=\"gid_0\">Spanish Gatekeeper<\/g>(<g id=\"gid_1\">Pyronia bathseba<\/g>), <g id=\"gid_2\">Southern Gatekeeper<\/g>(<g id=\"gid_3\">Pyronia cecilia<\/g>), <g id=\"gid_4\">African Grass Blue<\/g>(<g id=\"gid_5\">Zizeeria knysna<\/g>) and, if we are lucky, <g id=\"gid_6\">Mediterranean Skipper<\/g>(<g id=\"gid_7\">Gegenes nostrodamus<\/g>). We will stay two nights in the heights of Sierra Nevada.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mariposas-diurnas-de-sierra-nevada.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38123 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mariposas-diurnas-de-sierra-nevada.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mariposas-diurnas-de-sierra-nevada.jpg 894w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mariposas-diurnas-de-sierra-nevada-265x380.jpg 265w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mariposas-diurnas-de-sierra-nevada-559x800.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 2 : Sierra Nevada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hotel is located at 2,500 m.a.s.l. at the base of Pico Veleta (3,398) and near Mulhac\u00e9n (3,482), the highest elevation in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowhere else in Andalusia is the vegetation so sparse and gives so much importance to the bedrock (medium-grained metamorphic schist). Butterflies are rare in these conditions. We will explore the variety of high altitude habitats and look for Nevada&#8217;s specialties: <g id=\"gid_0\">Agriades zullichi<\/g>: <g id=\"gid_1\">Zullich\u00b4s Blue<\/g>, <g id=\"gid_2\">Erebia hispania<\/g>: <g id=\"gid_3\">Sierra Nevada Brassy Ringlet<\/g>, <g id=\"gid_4\">Pseudochazara williamsi<\/g>: <g id=\"gid_5\">Nevada Grayling<\/g> and <g id=\"gid_6\">Parnassius apollo nevadensis<\/g>, the <g id=\"gid_7\">Apollo<\/g>. In Andalusia are present up to <a href=\"https:\/\/graellsia.revistas.csic.es\/index.php\/graellsia\/article\/view\/24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eight species of Burnets (Zygaena)<\/a>, including <em>Z. nevadensis<\/em>, an endemic species scattered from southern Europe.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aricia-montensis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38114 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aricia-montensis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aricia-montensis.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aricia-montensis-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aricia-montensis-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 3 : Sierra de Baza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This little known mountain range north of Granada is also home to the Betic endemisms that made the Sierra Nevada famous. The habitats of Baza are very contrasting and are dominated by coniferous forests on very dry limestone. The patches of high altitude grasslands and garrigues favor a rich flora and insects between 2,000 and 2,500 masl. Many members of Polyommatinae will be on the prowl, such as the <g id=\"gid_0\">Verity\u00b4s Montain Argus <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_1\">Aricia montensis<\/g>), <g id=\"gid_2\">Escher&#8217;s Blues <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_3\">Polyommatus escheri<\/g>) and <g id=\"gid_4\">Thersites <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_5\">Polyommatus thersites<\/g>), along with <g id=\"gid_6\">heaths, graylings and whites<\/g>. Two nights near Hu\u00e9scar.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saladar-El-MArgen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38117 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saladar-El-MArgen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saladar-El-MArgen.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saladar-El-MArgen-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saladar-El-MArgen-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 4 : Badlands and traditional agriculture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day is dedicated to exploring the depression between the Sierra Nevada and the Cazorla-Segura mountain ranges. The Hoya de Baza is full of quaternary sediments subject to a strong erosion process. The landscapes are majestic and extremely dry. We will explore <g id=\"gid_0\">badlands<\/g>, continental marshes, roadsides next to small farms and mountain cellars. <g id=\"gid_1\">Owlflies <\/g>(Ascalaphidae), <g id=\"gid_2\">Burnets <\/g>(Zygaenidae) and floricolous insects<g id=\"gid_3\">(beetles<\/g>, <g id=\"gid_4\">diptera<\/g>, <g id=\"gid_5\">bees<\/g>, <g id=\"gid_6\">butterflies<\/g>) are numerous. Among the butterfliesr, <g id=\"gid_7\">Dusky Heath <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_8\">Coenonympha dorus<\/g>), the <g id=\"gid_9\">Rock Grayling <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_10\">Hipparchia hermione<\/g>), the <g id=\"gid_11\">Iberian Marbled White <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_12\">Melanargia lachesis<\/g>), etc. Our favorite sight in Andalusia, the mountain of La Sagra, inspires nature lovers forever.      <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ascalaphus-baeticus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38132 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ascalaphus-baeticus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38132\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ascalaphus-baeticus.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ascalaphus-baeticus-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ascalaphus-baeticus-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 5 | Arriving at the Altiplano of Granada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North of La Puebla de Don Fadrique, every centimeter of land has a high biodiversity interest. The <g id=\"gid_0\">Betic <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_1\">Libelloides baetica<\/g>) and <g id=\"gid_2\">Yellow owlflies <\/g>(<g id=\"gid_3\">L. ictericus<\/g>) are the most common of the <g id=\"gid_4\">six Ascalaphidae present in Andalusia<\/g>. The terrain is rugged and home to an impressive <g id=\"gid_5\">Pinus nigra<\/g> forest. The clearings and stream banks are very favorable for butterflies, grasshoppers, fritillaries and numerous <strong>satyrs <\/strong>(<em>Hipparchia<\/em>), <strong>meadow browns <\/strong>(<em>Hyponephele<\/em>) and <strong>marble whites <\/strong>(<em>Galathea<\/em>).    Among the notable species: <strong>The Hermit <\/strong>(<em>Chazara briseis<\/em>) in pastures and <strong>Southern White Admiral <\/strong>(<em>Limenitis reducta<\/em>) near stream banks. Two nights near Santiago de la Espada. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img_0309-e1582884576735.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra de Cazorla et Pin de Salzmann (Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii \" class=\"wp-image-11421 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img_0309-e1582884576735.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra de Cazorla et Pin de Salzmann (Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii \" class=\"wp-image-11421\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img_0309-e1582884576735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img_0309-e1582884576735-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img_0309-e1582884576735-800x500.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 6 : Sierra Segura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The limestone mountain ranges of Sierra Segura are quite remote, even in Andalusia, and belong to the largest Natural Park in Spain (Cazorla, Segura, Las Villas). The area supports high grazing activity with abundant open pastures and shrubs favorable for lepidoptera. We will enter the famous highlands of Campos de Hern\u00e1n Perea around 1,600 masl and explore the surrounding reliefs up to 2,000 masl. It is possible to see all the mountain butterflies, especially the large fritillaries (Genus <em>Argynnis <\/em>and <em>Fabriciana<\/em>) which are common, with distinctive Iberian subspecies of <strong>High Brown <\/strong>(<em>F. adippe<\/em>) and <strong>N\u00edobe <\/strong>(<em>F. niobe<\/em>); the <strong>Cardinal <\/strong>(<em>A. pandora<\/em>) and <strong>Queen of Spain Fritillary <\/strong>(<em>Issoria lathonia<\/em>) are very much attracted to thistles.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Meltitaea-didyma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38159 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Meltitaea-didyma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38159\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Meltitaea-didyma.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Meltitaea-didyma-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Meltitaea-didyma-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 7 : Las Alpujarras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s time to slowly make our way back after this intense nature trip. What better option than to explore Sierra Nevada for the last time in a new privileged enclave. This time, the group will pass the Puerto de la Ragua, at 2,041 meters above sea level, on the border between the provinces of Granada and Almeria, and reach the famous Alpujarras on the southern slope. The well-deserved familiarity with the Andalusian butterflies should be evident and soon you will be able to spot the rare ropal\u00f3ceros that are missing from our list.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b447513 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Argynnis-pandora.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38139 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Argynnis-pandora.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38139\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Argynnis-pandora.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Argynnis-pandora-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/g3-guides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Argynnis-pandora-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>DAY 7 : Return and farewell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This trip is over and we will return home as soon as possible. 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