Erebia palarica

Chapman, 1905

Chapman's Ringlet

Description:
This large ringlet is found grassy vegetation with scattered bushes, such as broom (Cytisus spp.) and Tree Heath (Erica arborea), on acid soils.
The caterpillars feed on meadow-grasses (Poa spp.) and fescues (Festuca spp.).

Habitat:
Alpine grasslands
Mesophile grasslands

Similar species:
Erebia meolans
Erebia triaria
Erebia medusa
Erebia alberganus

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