Erebia for ID

[David M]

This erebia is from 2750m in the French Alps in July. Whilst pluto is common in this location, the undersides look a little strange to me.

Form erynis is what gorge would be in this location but again, I'm not happy with this alternative.

Anyone any suggestions?

[John Vergo]

Hi David
I am not an Erebia specialist but in my eyes it looks quit good for a E. gorge

best john

[David M]

It certainly doesn't look like the pluto undersides I've seen, John, but given that I've never recorded gorge I'm reluctant to commit.

[Padfield]

My instant reaction is also gorge. The paleness of the underside suggests a female. My books don't illustrate a female erynnis but I presume the form exists in this sex and if it does, this is what I would expect it to look like.

Guy

[David M]

Thank you, Guy. Gorge DOES fly here although I have hitherto never knowingly seen it.