Erebia scipio

(Boisduval, 1832)

Larche Ringlet

Description:
The Larche Ringlet inhabits steep screes and rocky slopes of limestone with sparse grassy vegetation.
Its sole food plant, Helictotrichon sedenense, a sort of oat-grass, has a very limited distribution, which seems to be the reason for this butterfly's restricted distribution.

Habitat:
Screes
Inland cliffs and exposed rocks

Similar species:
Unmistakable

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