White Morpho vs Mountain Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Morpho | Mountain Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho polyphemus | Erebia epiphron |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela | Mountain ranges of Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Scotland, Lake District) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (vulnerable to climate change) |
White Morpho
A large pearly white morpho butterfly with subtle iridescent sheen on its broad wings. It has a slower, more gliding flight than its blue relatives.
Did You Know?
Unlike the vivid blue morphos, this species uses its pale coloring to blend with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy.
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.