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Woodland Ringlet

Erebia medusa

Photo by Dr.Sarancha
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Field Notes

Habitat:

This species inhabits damp grassy clearings and glades within or abutting deciduous or coniferous woodland, at elevations between about 300-2200m. It is usually encountered in areas where there is an abundance of ferns and nectar sources. Almost all species inhabit damp high altitude grasslands. Most species are dark brown and feature a series of white-centred black ocelli set within a suffused area of orange towards the outer part of both wings. The markings are repeated on the underside but are more subdued.

Species ID Suggestions

Woodland Ringlet

Erebia medusa

Comments (4)

yes, I am, they are variable about spots, some has only 3, some more, when compare uperside and underside of the wings, it responds to E. medusa. I determinated with the butterflies key, by the book.
nema na čemu, ovo je bilo lako, jednom ćeš mi otkriti tajnu kako ih uspjevaš slikati, uvijek ti lijepo poziraju :D

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