Ringlet full wings spread

A view like this on a butterfly you usually only get from dead specimens. This Aphantopus hyperantus was in fact stuck, its back wing was pierced by a pointy leaf. Despite heavily flapping its wings it could not free itself, so I freed it. It flew away as if nothing happened. So long, and thanks for the pose.

comments (4)

WildFlower

Lion

This one is a ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) - it only has eyespots, while the Speckled Wood also has stripes on the forewings.
You have not uploaded one of the photos which gives a clear view of the underside.
http://staging.jungledragon.com/jd3/image/196/dsc_0785.html Posted 12 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for the correction. I was assuming because I found them so close to Speckled Woods and them looking so alike that this must be a Wood as well. Posted 12 years ago
2. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Uploaded this one instead, which is much more clear:
  
  Posted 12 years ago
3. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    Indeed, this one is perfect! You should have started with it. Posted 12 years ago