Coenonympha tullia subfusca

W. Barnes & Benjamin, 1926

Coenonympha tullia subfusca is a of the large heath butterfly, a member of the Nymphalidae. It is associated with peatland and bog , where it occurs alongside other bog- . The subspecies is part of a complex that shows variation across its range in Europe and North America. Like other Coenonympha species, it is dependent on specific habitat conditions that have become increasingly threatened by drainage, peat extraction, and climate change-induced wildfires.

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How to pronounce Coenonympha tullia subfusca: //koeˈnɔ.nym.fa ˈtʊl.li.a sʊbˈfʊs.ka//

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Habitat

Blanket bogs and peatlands, particularly in areas with intact Sphagnum moss cover. The requires wet, acidic conditions typical of undisturbed peatland .

Distribution

Europe (including Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina), European Union, and North America. The has a transcontinental distribution across the Holarctic region.

Ecological Role

As a bog , this serves as an indicator of intact peatland . Its presence reflects quality in these carbon-sequestering environments.

Human Relevance

The and its are relevant to climate change mitigation efforts, as intact peatlands store significant carbon. Degradation of peatlands through drainage, burning, or extraction threatens of this and other bog-dependent .

Similar Taxa

  • Coenonympha tullia tulliaThe nominate , distinguished by geographic range and subtle phenotypic differences
  • Coenonympha nipisiquitA related Coenonympha found in salt marsh rather than peatlands; differs in habitat preference and distribution

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