Coenonympha tullia columbiana

McDunnough, 1928

Coenonympha tullia columbiana is a of the large heath butterfly, a member of the Nymphalidae . This subspecies is part of a complex of heathland and bog-dwelling butterflies distributed across North America and Europe. The group is associated with peatland and wetland , where larvae feed on specific grass species. Conservation concerns exist for related due to habitat degradation from peatland drainage and wildfire.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coenonympha tullia columbiana: /ˌsiːnəˈnɪmfə ˈtʌliə ˌkɒləmˈbiːənə/

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Habitat

Peatland including blanket bogs and raised bogs. Associated with Sphagnum moss-dominated wetlands where the larval food plants grow.

Distribution

North America (western regions, including British Columbia); Europe. Records indicate presence in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and broader European and North American ranges.

Diet

Larvae feed on grasses (Poaceae), particularly growing in bog and heathland environments.

Human Relevance

degradation from peatland drainage, forestry, and wildfire poses threats to . Peatland restoration efforts may benefit this and related .

Similar Taxa

  • Coenonympha tullia tulliaEuropean nominate , overlapping in general but geographically separated
  • Coenonympha nipisiquitRelated heathland ringlet with similar preferences but restricted to eastern Canadian salt marshes; distinguished by distribution and habitat type

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