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Which and how many European butterflies are there? How do they look? Why are they called that way? In this section you will find thematic factsheets on some of the species we have selected, explaining the etymology of their scientific names and presenting some interesting details. The gallery was created thanks to the collaboration of our naturalist photographer Marco Bonifacino.
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Giovanni Pascoli, “Il Gelsomino notturno” (The Night-blooming Jasmine).
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