Lorkovic, 1949
Lorkovic's Brassy Ringlet
Description:
Lorkovic's Brassy Ringlet inhabits rocky slopes with patches of grassy vegetation. These butterflies are only active when the sun is shining. They fly close to the ground, visiting flowers from time to time, and spend much of their time on rocks, resting.
The female deposits her eggs on dry grass stalks, just above the ground. The caterpillars feed on Mat-grass (Nardus stricta) and on different fescues (Festuca spp.).
Habitat:
Alpine grasslands
Screes
Inland cliffs and exposed rocks
Similar species:
Erebia nivalis
Erebia cassioides