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Identification history

Hypocysta metirius 7 May 2025 CarbonAI
Hypocysta metirius 7 May 2025 MazzV

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A small brown butterfly with a large splash of yellow on the upper hind wings which ends with a large ‘eye’ at the base of it (photos 1 & 2). The hind wing underside has 2 ‘eyes’ on it photos 4 & 5). Possibly a Brown Ringlet (Hypocysta metirius), and the same sp as at sighting 4667499.

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  • Common Silkpod (Parsoonia straminea) Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • True Insect on a flower

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