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Mnestra's Ringlet
Erebia mnestra
45.9963, 7.70249
Field Notes
Description:
Mnestra's Ringlet is a member of the Satyrinae subfamily of Nymphalidae. It is a mountain butterfly found in the Alps of Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland. It often has no spots as in the specimen found here.The Mnestra's ringlet is named for Mnestra, a daughter of Erysichthon, King of Thessaly in Greek mythology.
Habitat:
This ringlet was spotted 2200 m above sea level in an area of accumulation of glacial rock debris. This is an alpine species.
Notes:
I often see butterflies above vegetation levels, crossing high passes from one valley to another.
Species ID Suggestions
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 11, 2011
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