False Ringlet vs Great Purple Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Ringlet | Great Purple Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenonympha oedippus | Sasakia charonda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 75-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) | Near Threatened |
False Ringlet
A small, drab brown butterfly with a row of striking silver-centred eyespots on the hindwing underside. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in western Europe.
Did You Know?
It has vanished from over 90% of its former European range in the last century due to wetland drainage.
Great Purple Emperor
Japan's national butterfly, known as 'o-murasaki' in Japanese. Males display a stunning purple iridescence on their wings. A large and powerful flier found in deciduous forests.
Did You Know?
Designated as Japan's national butterfly in 1957, the Great Purple Emperor is rarely seen feeding on flowers, preferring tree sap instead.