Punched Metalmark vs Blind Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punched Metalmark | Blind Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelotypa annulifera | Erebia pharte |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Punched Metalmark
Brown metalmark with distinctive pale-ringed dark spots giving a punched-hole appearance. Active in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The ring-shaped markings on its wings inspired both its common and scientific names.
Blind Ringlet
A small, dark ringlet butterfly with reduced or absent eyespots. It flies in damp alpine meadows during the short mountain summer.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to its often pupil-less eyespots.