Piedmont Ringlet
Common NamePiedmont Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia meolans
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, black
HabitatMountainous grasslands, rocky slopes, forest clearings, subalpine meadows
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe (Pyrenees, Alps, Apennines, Balkan mountains)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter before pupating in the spring. Adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a broad orange band on both forewings and hindwings, containing multiple black eyespots, each with a white pupil. The number and prominence of eyespots can vary.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly with prominent orange patches on both forewings and hindwings, each patch containing several black eyespots with white pupils.
