(Hübner, 1804)
Mnestra's Ringlet
Description:
Mnestra's Ringlet occurs on sub-alpine and alpine grasslands, especially dry grasslands on steep, sunny slopes. The butterflies are seldom seen on flowers, drinking nectar.
The female lays her eggs close to the ground on dry stalks of grass. The plain green caterpillars have been found on fescues (Festuca spp.) and also on Blue Moor-grass (Sesleria albicans). They hibernate twice.
Habitat:
Alpine grasslands
Similar species:
Erebia gorge
Erebia rhodopensis
Erebia aethiopella
Erebia gorgone