Brown Hairstreak vs Bright-eyed Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Hairstreak | Bright-eyed Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thecla betulae | Erebia oeme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 36-40 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Alps, Carpathians, Balkans |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining in parts of range) | Least Concern |
Brown Hairstreak
A secretive butterfly with rich brown wings and an orange flash on the female's forewings. Adults spend most of their time in tree canopies, rarely descending to ground level.
Did You Know?
Eggs are laid singly on blackthorn and are easier to find in winter than the elusive adults are in summer.
Bright-eyed Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet with prominent white-pupiled eyespots. It frequents damp, grassy slopes in subalpine and alpine zones.
Did You Know?
Its bright eyespots likely serve to startle predatory birds.