Autumn Ringlet
Common NameAutumn Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia neoridas
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, black
HabitatRocky slopes, dry grasslands, open woodlands, clearings
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe (Pyrenees, Alps, Apennines, Balkans)
Host PlantsFestuca, Poa, Bromus
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with eggs laid on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and overwinter, pupating in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with distinct orange-red bands containing black ocelli, particularly the prominent ones on the forewings. Its late summer to early autumn flight period is also a key indicator.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring prominent orange-red patches on both forewings and hindwings, each containing black ocelli with white pupils.
