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Mnestra's ringlet - Erebia mnestra
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Family: Satyridae Flight Time: July - August Size: 34 - 38mm Altitude: 1500-2600m |
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Quite a different looking ringlet, without the
spots!
Similarly to many other species in high Alpine environment they were keen to take any moisture they could get hold of, even my wife's sweaty feet were irresistible? |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
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Festuca | Steep grassy slopes. |
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