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Spring Ringlet

Erebia epistygne

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across France and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Erebia
Species
Erebia epistygne (Spring Ringlet)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erebia primaveral
French Moiré provençal

Similar Species in Erebia

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Ähnlicher Mohrenfalter
Erebia eriphyle
Least Concern
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Alpenmohrenfalter
Erebia triarius
Least Concern
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Blindpunk-Mohrenfalter
Erebia mnestra
Least Concern
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Christs Mohrenfalter
Erebia christi
Vulnerable
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Doppelaugen-Mohrenfalter
Erebia oeme
Least Concern
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Felsenmohrenfalter
Erebia gorge
Least Concern
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Gelbgefleckter Mohrenfalter
Erebia manto
Least Concern
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Graubrauner Mohrenfalter
Erebia pandrose
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spring Ringlet?
The scientific name of Spring Ringlet is Erebia epistygne. It belongs to the genus Erebia.
What is the conservation status of Spring Ringlet?
Spring Ringlet (Erebia epistygne) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spring Ringlet live?
Spring Ringlet is found in Distributed across France and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include France, Spain.
What family does Spring Ringlet belong to?
Spring Ringlet (Erebia epistygne) belongs to the genus Erebia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
What kingdom does Spring Ringlet belong to?
Spring Ringlet (Erebia epistygne) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Spring Ringlet?
The closest relatives of Spring Ringlet in the genus Erebia include Ähnlicher Mohrenfalter, Alpenmohrenfalter, Blindpunk-Mohrenfalter, Christs Mohrenfalter, Doppelaugen-Mohrenfalter.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Erebia — 20 Species

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Ähnlicher Mohrenfalter
Erebia eriphyle
LC 🐾
Alpenmohrenfalter
Erebia triarius
LC 🐾
Blindpunk-Mohrenfalter
Erebia mnestra
LC 🐾
Christs Mohrenfalter
Erebia christi
VU 🐾
Doppelaugen-Mohrenfalter
Erebia oeme
LC 🐾
Felsenmohrenfalter
Erebia gorge
LC 🐾
Gelbgefleckter Mohrenfalter
Erebia manto
LC 🐾
Graubrauner Mohrenfalter
Erebia pandrose
LC 🐾
Hochalpiner Schillernder Mohrenfalter
Erebia nivalis
LC 🐾
Hundsgrasfalter
Erebia aethiops
LC 🐾
Kleiner Mohrenfalter
Erebia melampus
LC 🐾
Knochs Mohrenfalter
Erebia epiphron
LC 🐾
Mandeläugiger Mohrenfalter
Erebia alberganus
LC 🐾
Marmorierter Mohrenfalter
Erebia montanus
LC 🐾
Randaugen-Mohrenfalter
Erebia meolans
LC 🐾
Schweizer Schillernder Mohrenfalter
Erebia tyndarus
LC 🐾
Unpunktierter Mohrenfalter
Erebia pharte
LC 🐾
Weissbindiger Bergwald-Mohrenfalter
Erebia euryale
NE 🐾
Weißbindiger Mohrenfalter
Erebia ligea
LC 🐾
Bulgarian Ringlet
Erebia orientalis
LC
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