Common Alpine Butterfly (Erebia epipsodea)
Common Alpine
Copyright: Bobbie Holder
These dark brown butterflies are common in mountainous areas covered in grasses. Their dark color helps absorb heat as they bask in the sun. The males spend most of their day patrolling for females and mud puddling.
The Common Alpine butterfly mostly stays at higher altitudes but occasionally makes its way to the foothills. Their weak flight patterns make them interesting to watch as they bounce through grassy patches.
Common Alpine Host and Nectar Plants
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Common Alpine Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Satyrs and Wood-Nymph (Satyrinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 3/4 in. to 2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Weedy areas, meadows, open areas, mountains
Common Alpine Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
