Mountain Ringlet vs Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Ringlet | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia epiphron | Anatis labiculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mountain ranges of Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Scotland, Lake District) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern (vulnerable to climate change) | Least Concern |
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.
Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
One of the largest North American ladybirds with white or grey elytra bearing fifteen dark spots. It is a canopy-dwelling species found mainly in coniferous forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a pungent alkaloid-laden hemolymph from its leg joints as a defense.