Fauna

The first form of development of a butterfly is the egg, in which the young larva (caterpillar) develops, which settles in a sheltered place before pupating. After the butterfly pulls out of the pupa, it spreads its wings to dry and is ready to fly.

The Croatian Post Mostar presents four species of diurnal butterflies that live on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Yellow-banded skipper (Pyrgus sidae Esper) has been confirmed in several localities and is a common species in Herzegovina. The Dalmatian argus (Proterebia afra dalmata) was found in the Dobrići locality near the Buško jezero lake. Freyer`s Purple Emperor (Apatura metis Freyer) was discovered in northern Bosnia near Srbac. Assmann's fritillary (Melitaea britomartis Assmann) was first recorded at the locality Vještić Gora.

Diurnal butterflies are one of the most beautiful animal groups, but are now endangered due to human activities. Meadows are the most endangered habitats. With their disappearance and the disappearance of traditional livestock farming, the fauna that lived there also disappears. (Željka Šaravanja)