Scotch Argus Butterfly
<p>The rows of false eyes on the wings of the Scotch argus butterfly (<em>Erebia aethiops</em>) are the source of its name — from the hundred-eyed hero of Greek mythology who was constantly on the alert for enemies. The false eyes on the female are particularly well pronounced. As the butterflies shelter in the grass in rainy weather, the eyes on the underside peep out from above the hind-wings. At rest, the Scotch argus looks remarkably like a withered leaf, and males have been seen making approaches to dead leaves in the grass.</p>
<p>The pale bands across each wing contain black spots with white centres. Females are lighter in colour, with larger white spots. The underside of the hind-wing has a light-coloured band, more prominent on the female. The wingspan is 1¾ inches.</p>
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