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| | | | The Ringlet | | The ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) is a butterfly, belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Europe to Asia. The wings of Aphantopus hyperantus reach spans of 35-42 mm. The upper and lower sides of the wings are brown in colour. On the surface of the wings are small spots with a yellowish outline, shaped like eyes, which are usually more clearly seen on the underside of the wings. | | |
| | | | Fertilized females drop their eggs from the air onto grasslands. The caterpillars have a body length of about 25 mm and are greyish-brown to red in colour with fine, dark spots.They have a dark longitudinal line on their backs. The caterpillars live on Poaceae or Cyperaceae, which grow in the shadow of blackberry bushes. They pupate and overwinter between grasses, which they spin together. | | |
| | | The ringlet prefers habitats with forest or woods at the edges, where blackberries and high shrubs grow. It also inhabits grassy forest clearings. On cold days, the ringlet opens its wings to the sun in order to stock up on warmth. It can frequently be encounterd on thistles, hogweeds or forest widow flowers. The ringlet reproduces once a year and is active from June to September. | | |
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Photography with Cameras
Nikon D3x, Nikon D300, Canon 50D
Image editing with Photoshop | | 1. | Aphantopus hyperantus - Side view | | 2. | The Ringlet - Aphantopus hyperantus |
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