Common Ringlet
September 2022
The Common Ringlet (Coenonympha tullia) is a small tan, gray and orange Satyr that mainly occurs in northern counties. They sometimes have a single black eyespot on the forewing and a beautiful white/ivory irregular band that reminds me of clouds on the horizon during a sunset or sunrise. If you see a small Satyr with warmer peachy tones it is a Common Ringlet!! Check out the cool fringe on the edges of the wings as well.
June 2025
I’ve only seen this species a few times, and they seem most abundant near rocky surfaces, though I have found one in the middle of a meadow. I’ve observed them nectar-feeding on Queen Anne’s Lace, Dewberry, and Aster wildflowers over the years.
September 2022
After a long drive to this location I remember being so excited to find a Common Ringlet for the first time as they were flying right near where I parked along this road through some rolling meadows.
This cute little butterfly decided to fly down from the nearby rocks and landed right on the headlight of my car about a minute after I arrived! So cool!!
June 2023
I always liked this photo of a Common Ringlet because it shows how easily they can blend in with the meadow colors!! The orange and tan tones disappear into the flower clusters and dried grasses - if the butterflies are not moving it’s very hard to pick them out.
September 2022
This individual has just a tiny dot where the “Ringlet” should appear. It’s a good depiction of how variable the species can be. The Ringlet above in the main photo even has a small dot on the hindwing.
