David Element
Wildlife
Photography and Digital Video Images
________________________________________________________________________ _____ Butterflies 8
– Ringlets
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET
BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
RINGLET BUTTERFLY Aphantopus
hyperantus
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The
Ringlet Butterfly Aphantopus hyperantus is a familiar woodland species in the UK.
Identification should not pose any difficulties (although fresh male Meadow
Brown Butterflies Maniola jurtina may also appear to be dark when seen
in flight) as the markings are unique amongst British and European butterflies.
The size and shape of the eyespots is subject to some variation, and they are
more conspicuous in females. The ground colour is paler in females and brighter
in some Continental populations. Note that there are numerous Brown butterfly
species in Europe, many of which are known as ‘Ringlets’ so good quality
reference material will be required to be able to accurately identify them.
However, as a point of reference for British butterfly enthusiasts, most of
these more closely resemble the Scotch Argus Butterfly as they belong to
the large and confusing Erebia genus.
The above photographs were taken in London and Switzerland.
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