Mountain Ringlet vs Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Ringlet | Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia epiphron | Cephus cinctus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 8-13 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mountain ranges of Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Scotland, Lake District) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern (vulnerable to climate change) | Not Evaluated |
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.
Wheat Stem Sawfly
A major pest of wheat and barley on the northern Great Plains of North America. Larvae bore inside stems, weakening them and causing lodging.
Did You Know?
Larvae girdle the stem base before pupating, causing the stem to fall over at harvest.