Red-disked Alpine
Common NameRed-disked Alpine
Scientific NameErebia discoidalis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest clearings, bogs, tundra, subalpine meadows
Geographic RangeNorthern North America, Northern Eurasia
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodLate May to early July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on grasses and overwinter, possibly twice, before pupating in a loose cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the large, reddish-orange discal patch on the forewing, contrasting with the dark brown ground color, and the absence of prominent eyespots.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown butterfly with a distinctive reddish-orange patch on the forewing, which is more prominent on the upperside.
