Water ringlet
Common NameWater ringlet
Scientific NameCoenonympha oedippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsdark brown, brown
HabitatWet meadows, bogs, fens, marshy grasslands, damp forest clearings
Geographic RangeCentral Europe to East Asia (Palearctic region)
Host PlantsCarex, Molinia, Poa, Festuca, Brachypodium
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on various grasses and overwinter before pupating on the ground, typically producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its dark brown coloration, mottled hindwing underside with small, often indistinct, white-ringed eyespots, and its specific preference for wet, marshy habitats.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a uniformly dark brown upperside and a mottled brown underside, often featuring a row of small, white-ringed eyespots on the hindwings.
