Coenonympha tullia – Common Ringlet

Caterpillar foods: Grasses and rushes  (BAMONA)

Apparently this species is increasing its range south into Wisconsin.  I saw my first Common Ringlet in 2004, and I’ve seen more every year since then.

6/8/2008

common ringlet 6-8-08

 

6/2/2009

common ringlet 6-2-09

 

6/16/2013

Common Ringlet 6-16-13

 

6/17/2007

common ringlet 6-17-07

 

6/10/2006

common ringlet 6-10-06