Ringlet
The ringlet gets its name from the small rings on the undersides of its wings. These rings show variation in the different forms of this species, even elongating into a teardrop shape.
The ringlet gets its name from the small rings on the undersides of its wings. These rings show variation in the different forms of this species, even elongating into a teardrop shape.
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, confirms the first flowering dwarf pansy on the uninhabited island of Tean after 17 years absence, as a result of long-term habitat restoration work.
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