de Prunner's Ringlet
Common Namede Prunner's Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia triarius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, black
HabitatAlpine meadows, rocky slopes, sparse grasslands, forest edges in mountainous regions
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central European mountains (Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines, Carpathians, Balkan mountains)
Host PlantsFestuca, Poa, Nardus stricta
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses and typically overwinter once or twice before pupating on the ground in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown ground color with distinct orange-brown patches on both forewings and hindwings, containing black eyespots, often with white pupils. The specific number and arrangement of eyespots, particularly the double-pupilled one on the forewing, are key.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly with prominent orange-brown patches on its wings, each containing several black eyespots, some with white pupils.
