False Ringlet vs Swamp Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Ringlet | Swamp Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenonympha oedippus | Calephelis mutica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan | Upper Midwest United States, Great Lakes region |
| Conservation | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) | Near Threatened; extremely local |
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.
Swamp Metalmark
A rare and localized metalmark butterfly of midwestern wetlands with warm rusty-brown wings marked with fine metallic lines. It has very specific habitat requirements.
Did You Know?
Some populations consist of fewer than 50 individuals, making it one of North America's most vulnerable butterflies.