Common Ringlet

Caterpillars:

the caterpillars of the common ringlet 

are small and green, they feed on grass 

and sedge species. These caterpillars are 

striped white vertically and they have two 

yellow vertical stripes at their end. 

Chrysalis:

The chrylsis of this butterfly is varying shades of brown. The darker brown pattern is caused by the outline of the butterfly that will soon emerge. 

Butterfly:

The common ringlet is an easily identified butterfly. You can identify this butterfly because of its grey and brown wings and the sole big black spot in the top of the wing. 

Native status: Native