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De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet

Erebia nivalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.

🇦🇹 Austria 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Erebia
Species
Erebia nivalis (De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet)

Names in Other Languages

French Moiré du nardet
German Hochalpiner Schillernder Mohrenfalter

Similar Species in Erebia

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Almond-eyed Ringlet
Erebia alberganus
Least Concern
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Arctic Ringlet
Erebia disa
Least Concern
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arran brown
Erebia ligea
Least Concern
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Banded Alpine
Erebia fasciata
Not Evaluated
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Black Ringlet
Erebia melas
Near Threatened
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Blind Ringlet
Erebia pharte
Least Concern
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Bright-eyed Ringlet
Erebia oeme
Least Concern
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Bulgarian Ringlet
Erebia orientalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet?
The scientific name of De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet is Erebia nivalis. It belongs to the genus Erebia.
What is the conservation status of De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet?
De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet (Erebia nivalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet live?
De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet is found in Distributed across Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.. Countries include Austria, Italy, Switzerland.
What family does De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet belong to?
De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet (Erebia nivalis) belongs to the genus Erebia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet endangered?
No, De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet (Erebia nivalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet belong to?
De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet (Erebia nivalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet?
The closest relatives of De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet in the genus Erebia include Almond-eyed Ringlet, Arctic Ringlet, arran brown, Banded Alpine, Black Ringlet.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Erebia — 20 Species

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Almond-eyed Ringlet
Erebia alberganus
LC 🐾
Arctic Ringlet
Erebia disa
LC 🐾
arran brown
Erebia ligea
LC 🐾
Banded Alpine
Erebia fasciata
NE 🐾
Black Ringlet
Erebia melas
NT 🐾
Blind Ringlet
Erebia pharte
LC 🐾
Bright-eyed Ringlet
Erebia oeme
LC 🐾
Bulgarian Ringlet
Erebia orientalis
LC 🐾
Chapman's Ringlet
Erebia palarica
LC 🐾
Common Brassy Ringlet
Erebia cassioides
LC
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De Lesse’s Brassy Ringlet
Erebia nivalis
LC
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de Prunner’s Ringlet
Erebia triarius
LC 🐾
Dewy Ringlet
Erebia pandrose
LC 🐾
Eriphyle Ringlet
Erebia eriphyle
LC 🐾
Four-dotted Alpine
Erebia dabanensis
NE 🐾
Gavarnie Ringlet
Erebia gorgone
LC 🐾
Lapland Ringlet
Erebia embla
LC 🐾
Larche Ringlet
Erebia scipio
LC 🐾
Large Ringlet
Erebia euryale
NE 🐾
Lefèbvre’s Ringlet
Erebia lefebvrei
LC
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