Almond Ringlet
Common NameAlmond Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia alberganus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)36
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, black
HabitatAlpine meadows, rocky slopes, forest clearings at high altitudes
Geographic RangeEuropean Alps (France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia) and Pyrenees
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, various grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on grass blades, and the larvae feed on various grasses. The caterpillars overwinter, and pupation occurs the following spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a clear band of orange-yellow spots, each with a black dot, visible on both upper and lower surfaces. Its specific high-altitude alpine habitat is also a key identifier.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly featuring a prominent submarginal band of orange-yellow spots, each containing a small black ocellus, on both forewings and hindwings.
