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Brown Ringlet

Hypocysta metirius · Nymphalidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsApr · Sep–Octmost records
Records7,171in 1 country
Most seen inAustralia7,171 records
Red List–IUCN status
Brown Ringlet
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About

Brown Ringlet in brief

The brown ringlet (Hypocysta metirius) is a butterfly or moth of the Nymphalidae family — species of insect.

In Australia it has 7,171 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in April, September and October and fall to their lowest in June and July.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Australia7,171 records · best Sep, Apr
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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