Dewy Ringlet

[Reverdin]

I don't think I have aired these ones yet 'cos they didn't present an ID issue. These are 2 different butterflies I have labelled Dewy Ringlet, now the underside I am no longer certain about, and the upperside butterfly has very pronounced hindwing spots.. is that usual for pandrose?... somewhat worn butterflies, but quite beautiful in their own way, and really unco-operative to photograph!!

pandrose underside, 2100m Haute Savoie

pandrose upperside 2100m Haute Savoie

[Padfield]

You're right - those spots are not normally pupilled, though they are almost always present, and ringed in red. I don't know how rare the pupils are.

Guy

[Reverdin]

I really do like the ones that aren't quite like in the book... ie most erbia!!