Dingy Skipper vs Lapland Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Lapland Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Erebia embla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dingy Skipper
A small, moth-like butterfly with mottled grey-brown wings that rests with wings spread flat. It is easily overlooked due to its drab colouration.
Did You Know?
On cool days it basks with wings open like a moth rather than holding them upright like most butterflies.
Lapland Ringlet
A dark brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed black eyespots on both wings. The flight is slow and bobbing close to the ground. It inhabits wet boggy areas in the boreal and subarctic zones.
Did You Know?
This butterfly has a strict biennial cycle, with adults emerging only in odd or even years in any given location.