Yellow-spotted Ringlet
Common NameYellow-spotted Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia manto
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange
HabitatAlpine meadows, subalpine grasslands, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeEuropean Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, and other European mountain ranges
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Nardus
Flight PeriodMid-July to late August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on grasses, and the larvae feed on various grass species. They typically overwinter as larvae and pupate in the spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown ground color with distinct orange-red patches on the forewings, often lacking or having very small black spots (ocelli) within these patches. The underside typically mirrors the upperside pattern.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly with prominent orange-red patches on the forewings, which may or may not contain small black ocelli.
