Coenonympha tullia mcisaaci

Passos, 1935

Coenonympha tullia mcisaaci is a of the common ringlet , a member of the Nymphalidae. It belongs to a of small brown butterflies commonly associated with grassland and bog . The subspecies is part of a widespread Holarctic with variable across its range.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coenonympha tullia mcisaaci: /koe̯ˈnɔnɪmfa ˈtʊlija mɨˈsaɪæki/

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Habitat

Blanket bogs and peatland , particularly in upland areas with Sphagnum moss coverage. Associated with wet, acidic environments where bog vegetation dominates.

Distribution

Europe (including Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina), North America, and the European Union region. The subspecific distribution is imperfectly documented and requires further clarification.

Similar Taxa

  • Coenonympha tulliaThe nominate ; C. t. mcisaaci is distinguished as a regional subspecies based on morphological variation, though specific diagnostic features require examination.
  • Coenonympha nipisiquitA related in the same , also associated with bog but restricted to salt marshes in eastern Canada; differs in habitat specificity and geographic range.

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