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Ringlet Butterfly
Appearance: Dark brown with rings on the underside of the wings.
Upper Wings: Dark brown with a subtle hint of purple.
Under Wings: Brown with multiple eye spots (rings).
Differences between Males and Females: Females are slightly lighter in color.
When to See: June to August.
What They Eat: Adults feed on nectar from brambles and thistles. Caterpillars eat grasses like meadow foxtail.
Migrant: Not a migrant.
Common in Selby Area: Yes, common in damp, grassy areas.
How to Help: Maintain damp grasslands and plant nectar-rich flowers.
Good Places to See: Damp meadows and woodland rides.
Interesting Fact: The Ringlet is one of the few butterflies that can fly in dull weather.
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