Coenonympha oedippus

English name:
False Ringlet
Full scientific name:
Coenonympha oedippus (Fabricius, 1787)
Croatian name:
Močvarni okaš

Red Book Category in EU: EN

Red Book Category in Croatia: CR

Wings span: 29-35 mm

Coenonympha oedippus, Istria, 0622N2292
Coenonympha oedippus, Istria, 0622N2292
Coenonympha oedippus, Istria, 0622N2292
Coenonympha oedippus, Istria, 0622N2292

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Coenonympha oedippus in Croatia
Flight period of Coenonympha oedippus in Croatia

1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Coenonympha oedippus in Croatia
Distribution of Coenonympha oedippus in Croatia

In Istria only.  Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

The upper side of the wings has a brown color, while the underside of both wings has a golden-brown color. The hindwing spots are mostly large, except for the one in zone S5 which is small. Additionally, a silver line can be seen in the marginal zone.

Behavior

It often rests on blades of grass or leaves of low vegetation. When it lands, it keeps its wings closed.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Family Poaceae.

Habitat

Wet meadows with bushes along rivers and streams. Elevations: 0-400m.

Gallery

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