Another Ringlet from the Savoie

[Sylvie_h]

Can anybody help with the identification of this ringlet?
Found at 1600m, I did not get a picture of the wings opened unfortunately. There were about 5 of these butterflies resting on the path but very wary and impossible to approach, all being quite small compared to Arran Brown for Ex and very dark (nearly black).
Thanks
Sylvie

[Padfield]

Hi Sylvie. That looks like male oeme to me. These often gather on paths just as you describe.

Guy

[Sylvie_h]

Thank you Guy.
Sylvie