Lapland Ringlet vs Swamp Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lapland Ringlet | Swamp Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia embla | Calephelis mutica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Upper Midwest United States, Great Lakes region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened; extremely local |
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.
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.