Coenonympha tullia ampelos

W.H. Edwards, 1871

Common Ringlet (subspecies)

Coenonympha tullia ampelos is a of the Common Ringlet , distributed across parts of Europe and North America. As a member of the Satyrinae , it inhabits open grassland and wetland including peat bogs. The is known to occur in association with Sphagnum moss-dominated blanket bogs, where it serves as an indicator of intact bog .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coenonympha tullia ampelos: //sɛnoʊˈnɪmfə ˈtʊliə ˈæmpələs//

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Habitat

Inhabits open grassland , particularly peat bogs and blanket bog dominated by Sphagnum moss. Associated with wet, acidic environments where peat formation occurs.

Distribution

Europe (including Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina), European Union, and North America. GBIF records confirm presence across these regions.

Ecological Role

Serves as an for intact peatland and bog . Associated with biodiversity-rich blanket bog that function as carbon sinks.

Human Relevance

Used as an ecological indicator for peatland conservation and restoration efforts. Its presence signals healthy, functioning bog that provide carbon storage, water filtration, and for specialized .

Similar Taxa

Coenonympha nipisiquit (maritime ringlet)Both are peatland-associated Coenonympha with restricted distributions and conservation concern, though C. nipisiquit is to salt marshes in eastern Canada while C. t. ampelos occurs in freshwater bog .
Coenonympha tullia tulliaThe nominate of the Common Ringlet, from which C. t. ampelos differs in geographic distribution and potentially in preferences.