Pyrenean Brassy Ringlet
Common NamePyrenean Brassy Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia gorgone
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, black, white
HabitatHigh altitude rocky slopes, alpine meadows, scree, grasslands
Geographic RangePyrenees mountains (France, Spain, Andorra)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodLate June to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter twice before pupating, with adults emerging in mid-summer.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent orange band with usually two large, white-pupilled eyespots on the forewing, and typically three smaller eyespots on the hindwing. The brassy sheen on the forewings, especially in males, is a key characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly with a distinct orange band across both forewings and hindwings, each containing prominent black eyespots with white pupils. The overall appearance can have a subtle brassy sheen.
