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Col de Cayolle.

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:38 am
by Medard
Almond-eyed Ringlet ??? Please can someone help me ID this Erebia , photo taken Col de Cayolle.
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Re: Col de Cayolle.

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:54 pm
by David M
Looks like Common Brassy Ringlet to me, Jim.

Re: Col de Cayolle.

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:35 am
by Medard
Thanks David,Another new species to add to my list.
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Re: Col de Cayolle.

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:46 am
by Medard
A beautiful Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) and three for identification please.
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Re: Col de Cayolle.

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 3:25 pm
by Padfield
I'd guess the skipper is malvae/malvoides, depending on which flies there. The blues are almost certainly silver-studded.

Guy

Re: Col de Cayolle.

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:53 pm
by David M
There seem to be a few malvoides in the French Alps that are lacking that dentate, peg-like white marking on the upperside hindwing, Jim. Can't be anything else though really.