Arctic Ringlet vs Autumn Snowflake
Erebia disa compared with Acis autumnalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic Ringlet | Autumn Snowflake |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Asparagales (Asparagales) |
| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Erebia | Acis |
| Species | Erebia disa | Acis autumnalis |
Conservation Status
Arctic Ringlet
LC — Least ConcernAutumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic Ringlet | Autumn Snowflake |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic Ringlet
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Finland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Arctic Ringlet
The Arctic Ringlet (Erebia disa) is a species in the genus Erebia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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