Mountain Ringlet

Erebia epiphron

family - Satyridae (Browns)

My personal observations of Mountain Ringlet: none

Reference Section

Size: 35-38mm (smaller than Small White - see list of butterflies by size)

First Generation flight period: June-July

Habitat: Mountains of Cumbria and Scotland
Larval Food Plants: Mat grass (Nardus stricta)

Family Group: Satyridae - see list of butterflies by family

This page last updated: 18 April, 2004