Erebia stirius

(Godart, 1824)

Styrian Ringlet

Description:
The Styrian Ringlet is found mostly on rocky limestone slopes with patches of grassy vegetation, and on scree.
The caterpillars feed on various grasses, such as Blue Moor-grass (Sesleria albicans) and Alpine Meadow-grass (Poa alpina).

Habitat:
Alpine grasslands
Screes
Inland cliffs and exposed rocks

Similar species:
Erebia montana
Erebia pronoe

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