Coenonympha tullia inornata

W.H. Edwards, 1861

Inornate Ringlet, Common Ringlet (inornata subspecies)

Coenonympha tullia inornata is a of the Common Ringlet , a member of the Nymphalidae. This subspecies occurs in North America, where it inhabits peatland and bog . The has been documented in association with blanket bog , where it serves as an indicator of intact peatland conditions. Like other members of the , it is associated with grasses as larval plants.

Common Ringlet, dorsal by D. Gordon E. Robertson. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coenonympha tullia inornata: //ˌsiːnoʊˈnɪmfə ˈtʌliə ˌɪnɔːrˈneɪtə//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Coenonympha tullia by reduced or absent ocelli (eyespots) on the hindwing, corresponding to the 'inornata' (unadorned) epithet. The subspecies name refers to the relatively plain wing pattern compared to nominotypical forms.

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Habitat

Peatland and blanket bog ; specifically documented from raised bogs and wet heathland in North America.

Distribution

North America; records indicate presence in Canada and the northern United States. The has been specifically noted in eastern Canadian .

Diet

Larvae feed on grasses (Poaceae); specific plant records for this are limited but the is associated with various grass including sedges and rushes in wet meadow .

Life Cycle

Complete with , larva, pupa, and stages. Larvae are grass-feeders; adults are typically single-brooded with period in summer months.

Ecological Role

Serves as an for intact peatland and bog . Associated with specialized bog including shared with the Bog Sun-jumper spider (Heliophanus dampfi) and other peatland .

Human Relevance

Subject of conservation concern due to loss from peatland degradation, drainage, and wildfire. declines have been documented in eastern Canada.

Similar Taxa

  • Coenonympha tullia tulliaNominotypical with more prominent ocelli on hindwing; differs in wing pattern ornamentation
  • Coenonympha nipisiquitFormerly considered a separate , now often treated as ; occurs in similar bog in eastern Canada

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