Nymphalidae: Satyrinae

07344 Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1629 (ABH59.009)

Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 42-48mm, F: 46-52mm
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Common Couch (Elytrigia repens), grasses
Flying: One generation, mid June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Commons, verges, riverbanks, woodland rides and damp grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 53 (2.8%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 June to 31 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Pink, white, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5