Dingy Ringlet
Common NameDingy Ringlet
Scientific NameAphantopus hyperantus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)47.5
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black
HabitatGrassy woodlands, meadows, forest edges, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, Japan
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 as small caterpillars before pupating in a loose cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for its overall dark brown coloration and the distinctive series of black eyespots, often with white centers and orange rings, visible on the underside of the hindwings, even when the wings are closed.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown butterfly with a rather uniform upperside, featuring prominent orange-ringed black eyespots on the underside of the hindwings.
