Lapland Ringlet vs Brimstone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lapland Ringlet | Brimstone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia embla | Gonepteryx rhamni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 52-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.