Corsican Heath
Common NameCorsican Heath
Scientific NameCoenonympha corinna
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatDry, rocky grasslands, maquis, garrigue, often near coastal areas
Geographic RangeCorsica, Sardinia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on grasses and overwinter before pupating in the spring.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, warm orange-brown coloration, and the characteristic black eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, especially visible on the underside. Its restricted range to Corsica and Sardinia is also a strong identifier.
Description
A small, warm orange-brown butterfly with a distinctive row of black, white-centered eyespots on the underside of its hindwings and a prominent eyespot on the forewing.
