Swiss Brassy Ringlet
Common NameSwiss Brassy Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia nivalis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, iridescent blue-green
HabitatHigh alpine grasslands, rocky slopes, scree fields
Geographic RangeAlps (Switzerland, Austria, Italy)
Host PlantsFestuca, Poa
Flight PeriodMid-July to late August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypically has a two-year life cycle at high altitudes, with larvae overwintering twice before pupating among vegetation.
Identification TipsKey features include dark wings with bright orange forewing patches, a brassy-green iridescence on the hindwings, and its exclusive high alpine habitat.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly with striking orange-red patches on its forewings and a distinctive iridescent blue-green sheen on its hindwings, particularly visible in sunlight.
