Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 724541

Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia

Observation date: July 09, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The only butterfly on the prairie, moderately abundant, but only in unburned areas. Completely absent from areas burned in last 3 years. Mostly seen in grass thatch, rarely on flowers (Leucanthemum vulgare). Full sun, temps in high 70s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 10, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Thurston County