(Thunberg, 1791)
Lapland Ringlet
Description:
The Lapland Ringlet inhabits bogs and marshes with sedges and grasses, and scattered groups of willows and myrtle. The marshes are often situated in coniferous or birch woods. Its food plants are probably sedges (Carex spp.), Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), and Bog Hair-grass (D. setacea). These butterflies are difficult to find because they are shy and always occur in low numbers. Also, their habitat is very inaccessible.
Habitat:
Raised bogs
Coniferous woodland
Similar species:
Erebia disa