Amaryllis Ringlet
Common NameAmaryllis Ringlet
Scientific NameCoenonympha amaryllis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, white
HabitatSteppes, meadows, forest edges, grassy clearings
Geographic RangeEastern Europe, Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia, China
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter before pupating in the spring. Adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinct row of large, black eyespots with white pupils on the underside of the hindwings, set against an orange-brown background.
Description
This small to medium-sized butterfly has an orange-brown upperside and a paler brown underside, prominently featuring a row of black eyespots with white pupils on the hindwing.
