Coenonympha tullia insulana

Large Heath butterfly (subspecies)

Coenonympha tullia insulana is a of the Large Heath , a member of the Satyrinae within . The is associated with peatland , particularly blanket bogs. It is one of several subspecies of Coenonympha tullia found across parts of Europe and potentially North America, though specific details for insulana are limited in the provided sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coenonympha tullia insulana: /ˌsiːnəˈnɪmfə ˈtʌliə ˌɪnsjʊˈlɑːnə/

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Habitat

Blanket bogs and peatland . The has been documented in association with intact peatland , including the Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland, which represents the world's largest area of blanket bog.

Distribution

Scotland, specifically associated with the Flow Country region of Caithness and Sutherland. The epithet 'insulana' suggests island or isolated distribution, though precise range boundaries are not detailed in available sources.

Diet

feed on grasses; specific preferences for this are not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

An for intact peatland . The presence of Coenonympha tullia, including insulana, signals healthy, undisturbed bog that support high and function as carbon sinks.

Human Relevance

attention; peatland restoration efforts in Scotland aim to protect for this and other bog . Climate change and peatland degradation pose threats to its persistence.

Similar Taxa

Coenonympha tullia tulliaEuropean nominate ; insulana is distinguished by geographic isolation and potentially subtle morphological differences, though specific distinguishing characters are not detailed in available sources.
Coenonympha nipisiquitMaritime ringlet, another Coenonympha endangered in eastern Canada; differs in preference (salt marshes vs. peatlands) and geographic range.