Staudinger, 1861
Sudeten Ringlet
Description:
The Sudeten Ringlet occurs on alpine, and sub-alpine grasslands, especially those near the tree-line. They are most numerous on damp grasslands with tall grasses and flowering plants, but they also reproduce on dry grassland.
Although Sweet Vernal-grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) is probably the most important food plant, other grasses, such as Annual Meadow-grass (Poa annua), are also used.
It has one generation a year, and passes the winter as a caterpillar.
Habitat:
Alpine grasslands
Mixed woodland
Mesophile grasslands
Coniferous woodland
Inland cliffs and exposed rocks
Similar species:
Erebia melampus
Erebia eriphyle
Erebia epiphron
Erebia claudina