Taiga Alpine
Common NameTaiga Alpine
Scientific NameErebia discoidalis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-orange, grey, white
HabitatTaiga, open woodlands, bogs, tundra
Geographic RangeNorthern North America (Alaska, Canada), northeastern Asia
Host PlantsCarex spp. (sedges), various grasses
Flight PeriodLate May to early July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on sedges and grasses, typically overwintering as larvae. Adults emerge in late spring to early summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-orange band on the forewing and the mottled grey-brown hindwing underside with small white spots. Often found in boggy or taiga environments.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown butterfly with a prominent reddish-orange band on the forewing and mottled grey-brown undersides, often featuring small white spots on the hindwing.
