Mountain Ringlet vs Duke of Burgundy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Ringlet | Duke of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia epiphron | Hamearis lucina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 29-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mountain ranges of Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Scotland, Lake District) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern (vulnerable to climate change) | Least Concern (declining regionally) |
Mountain Ringlet
A small dark brown butterfly with orange-ringed eyespots found only at high altitudes. In Britain it is the only truly alpine butterfly, flying above 500 metres.
Did You Know?
It only flies in sunshine and immediately drops into the grass the moment a cloud covers the sun.
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.