Blind Ringlet
Common NameBlind Ringlet
Scientific NameAphantopus hyperantus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, woodland edges, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Brachypodium, Dactylis
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on various grasses and overwinter, pupating in a loose cocoon near the ground in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform dark brown dorsal wings with distinct orange markings. The 'blind' form refers to the reduction or absence of eyespots on the underside, which are typically present in other forms of the Ringlet.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring prominent orange patches on the forewings and smaller orange spots on the hindwings.
