Arctic Ringlet vs Gypsy Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Ringlet | Gypsy Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia disa | Lymantria dispar |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 37-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Siberia, Northern North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet butterfly of arctic and alpine bogs. It flies low over sedge tussocks in a slow, bobbing flight pattern.
Did You Know?
It has a two-year life cycle in the Arctic, with larvae overwintering twice.
Gypsy Moth
A sexually dimorphic moth where males are brown and can fly, while females are white with dark markings and are flightless. Caterpillars are voracious defoliators.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can eat up to one square meter of leaves during its development, and outbreaks can strip entire forests bare.