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Ypthima sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Saw it in my garden. Had to run behind it to get a clear shot. Ypthima is a genus of butterflies in the Nymphalidae family. The genus contains over 300 species.

Habitat:

Near flowering gardens.

Notes:

Details from wiki.

Reference Links:

Ypthima

Species ID Suggestions

Ringlet

Ypthima spp

Reference Link
GretelDeRuiter
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Comments (3)
Wild Things
Thanks for the help on the I.D GretelDeRuiter.

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PublishedJanuary 29, 2012

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