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Interesting Erebia
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:25 pm
by David M
One of the group who was with me on Col d'Izoard in early July has sent me this image. This was taken at approx 2,300m altitude.
Anyone any suggestions/comments?
Re: Interesting Erebia
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:46 pm
by John Vergo
It looks like a Silky Ringlet ( Erebia gorge)
Re: Interesting Erebia
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:49 pm
by Roger Gibbons
Agree, John.
If it's not, I have this one wrong as well:
https://www.butterfliesoffrance.com/htm ... es_18Jul19_
Roger
Re: Interesting Erebia
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:13 am
by David M
Many thanks, John/Roger.
I can't claim this as a 'lifer' as I didn't see it, but useful to know that it's up there for future reference.
Re: Interesting Erebia
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:52 pm
by Padfield
I agree. In Switzerland, as Roger notes on his page, silky ringlet usually has two apical spots on the forewing. But it is a very variable butterfly even here and there are many other alpine forms. The closest I've seen to no spots is this one:
Sorry I haven't had time to respond to your trip pages, David - they all look very exciting! Normal Padfield will resume when I get settled back in Switzerland myself, which shouldn't be too long now ...
Guy
Re: Interesting Erebia
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:24 pm
by David M
Thank you, Guy. Hope your return to Switzerland goes well. 'Normal Padfield' is something I look forward to a great deal. I'm well aware of what has kept it from us these last few months.