Blind Ringlet vs Banded General Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blind Ringlet | Banded General Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia pharte | Stratiomys potamida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blind Ringlet
A small, dark ringlet butterfly with reduced or absent eyespots. It flies in damp alpine meadows during the short mountain summer.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to its often pupil-less eyespots.
Banded General Soldier Fly
A large, boldly marked soldier fly with a broad flat abdomen bearing yellow lateral markings. Its aquatic larvae are elongate and can breathe through a posterior spiracle at the water surface.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive in heavily polluted water where most other aquatic insects cannot live.