Black mountain ringlet (315/456)
Found high in the South Island mountains, this butterfly sits with its black wings open to effectively absorb solar heat. This one was photographed on a bare scree slope 1630 m above sea level.
- Scientific name
- Percnodaimon merula
- Common names
- black mountain ringlet, pepe pouri
- Location
- Craigieburn Forest Park, New Zealand
- Photo ID
- 13098
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