Scotch argus - Erebia aethiops
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Family: Satyridae Flight Time: July - September. Size: 42-52mm Altitude: 300-1500m |
| The Scotch Argus occurs, not surprisingly in Scotland, but also in a couple of places
near the Lake District in England. It is one of a difficult genus of a number of similar
species which generally occur in the mountains. There were hundreds of these in Glen
Fionnlaidh, Scotland, during a particularly warm spell a couple of years ago, they were even settling
on our tent. The underside picture to the right is from the French alps. The species has a prominent silver band and chequered fringes which helps its identification. |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
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Grasses especially Molina species |
Mountain / Moorland. |
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