Aphantophus hyperanthus – Tesmaperhonen – koevinkje

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Usually the most common butterfly (male). It has a quite typical flight.

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The caterpiller feeds on grasses, preferable during night time, and is the overwintering stage

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In females, the eyes are also visible at the upper parts.

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Very old, worn-out individuals are not unusual.

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The female drops her eggs one by one in the vegetation where they fall on the soil surface.

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Being very common, there is a serious risk for predation.