Arctic Ringlet vs Map Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Ringlet | Map Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia disa | Araschnia levana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Siberia, Northern North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Map Butterfly
A small butterfly that produces two dramatically different seasonal forms within the same year. Spring adults are orange with black spots; summer adults are black with white bands.
Did You Know?
The seasonal colour change is triggered by day length during the larval stage, not temperature.