
Ringlets
Scientific name: Coenonympha
Ringlets
Scientific name: Coenonympha


Description

The eye-pattern on Coenonympha wings isn't just for beauty; it serves as a defense mechanism to confuse predators, mimicking the eyes of larger, more threatening creatures. Intricately linked to the health of their habitats, Coenonympha species indicate the well-being of grassland ecosystems.

Species of Ringlets


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Arthropods Class
Bugs Order
Moths and butterflies Family
Brush-footed butterflies Genus
Ringlets