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Coenonympha tullia
The Large Heath, or Common Ringlet is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is common to northern Europe and Asia and across North America.
It flies in variety of grassy habitats, including roadsides, woodland edges and clearings, prairies, bogs, and arctic and alpine taiga and tundra. It is a poor flyer, but can sometimes be found along ditches seeking new grounds.
Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Jun 22, 2012
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