Ringlet
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Common NameRinglet
Scientific NameAphantopus hyperantus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, woodland edges, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (e.g., Poa, Festuca, Brachypodium)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae overwinter as small caterpillars, feeding on grasses. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for uniformly dark brown wings with distinct, usually ringed, eyespots on the underside. Often found in damp, grassy habitats with a rather weak, fluttering flight.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown butterfly with rounded wings, featuring a prominent, ringed eyespot on the visible wing, consistent with species found in European meadows and woodlands.
