Gavarnie ringlet facts for kids
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Erebia
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E. gorgone
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| Erebia gorgone Boisduval, 1832
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The Gavarnie ringlet (scientific name: Erebia gorgone) is a type of butterfly. It belongs to a group of butterflies called the Satyrinae subfamily, which is part of the larger Nymphalidae family. This butterfly lives in high mountain areas.
About the Gavarnie Ringlet
The Gavarnie ringlet is a beautiful butterfly known for living in high places. It is found mainly in the mountains of France and Spain. A famous spot where you can see it is the Cirque de Gavarnie, which is a large natural amphitheater in the Pyrenees National Park.
Where It Lives
This butterfly prefers cool, rocky mountain environments. It lives in the Pyrenees mountain range, which forms a natural border between France and Spain. These butterflies are well-adapted to life at high altitudes.
Life Cycle
Adult Gavarnie ringlet butterflies are usually seen flying during the summer months. You can spot them in July and August. This is when they are most active.
The young butterflies, called larvae or caterpillars, eat different kinds of grass. They especially like plants from the Poa group, which are common grasses. The Gavarnie ringlet spends the winter as a larva. This means the caterpillar survives the cold months before it changes into a butterfly in the spring.
See also
In Spanish: Montañesa del Pirineo para niños
