Chequered Skipper vs Bright-eyed Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chequered Skipper | Bright-eyed Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carterocephalus palaemon | Erebia oeme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | Alps, Carpathians, Balkans |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chequered Skipper
A small dark butterfly with bold orange-yellow chequered spots, once found in English woodlands but now confined to western Scotland in Britain. It was successfully reintroduced to England in 2018.
Did You Know?
It became extinct in England in 1976 but was reintroduced using stock from Belgium four decades later.
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.