Ypthima asterope

Common name:  African ringlet
·         Family: Nymphalidae ·         Genus: Ypthima ·         Specie: Y. asterope	Photo galleries
Identification: Ypthima asterope inhabits semiarid, most often rocky slopes, sometimes also stony, dry river beds and other hot places with host plants. In the Eastern Mediterranean Ypthima asterope is mostly found near the coast below 400 m, but in Arabia and Africa it settles also in the mountains The wingspan is 30–34 mm in males and 32–38 mm in females. Adults are on wing year round with peaks in summer and autumn in southern Africa. There is one generation per year.[3] The larvae feed on grasses (Poaceae). Larvae have been reared on Ehrharta erecta.
Appearance: Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, KSA, Yemen, Oman , India and  most Africa
In Syria: 2018:  I recorded 3 views for this specie at the countryside of Lemzera town Latakian mountains. The recordings were made in three times.  30 April- 15 Jun – 14 September