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05-MAY-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Chryxus arctic (Oeneis chryxus)

One of about 7 individuals I saw today in Dunrobin. You can see how they blend into the lichen covered rocks. Only when they fly and expose the orange colouration of their uppper wings, do they become noticeable.

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reflectionsofnature07-May-2010 00:27
This species looks like it has a wooly scarf. It's a fitting feature for a butterfly called an arctic!
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