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Water Ringlet
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Valais,
Switzerland, July 2007/8 |
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Valais,
Switzerland, August 2010 |
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Vaud, Switzerland, July 2006 |
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E Switzerland, July 2003 ssp. vergy |
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Distribution: Higher mountain ranges: Pyrenees, Alps, Tatras, Carpathians and Balkans (not Greece). Identification: This is a fairly large Erebia. It has a distinctive underside which sub marginal lobes of the ground colour giving the pale post discal band a wavy form. The underside forewing is a dull red with a clear demarcation with the orange post discal band. There are vestigial black spots on the underside hindwing of the female. In Switzerland there is a form vergy. This has greatly reduced red markings. Flight time: Late June to September. Habitat: Alpine meadows above or below the treeline. Usually close to damp places or streams. Behaviour: Typical Erebia, frequently visiting flowers. Often floats a little higher above the grasses than some of the smaller Erebias. Additional notes: In Switzerland it appears to be widespread but not particularly common. |
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E Switzerland, July 2003 ssp. vergy, a very dark subspecies found in Switzerland. |
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E Switzerland, July 2003 ssp. vergy |
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E Switzerland, July 2003 ssp. vergy |
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