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Hayden's Ringlet
Coenonympha haydenii (W.H. Edwards, 1872)
Attributes of Coenonympha haydeniiFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: Satyrs and Wood-Nymphs (Satyrinae) Identification: Upperside of male is dark brown, female is much lighter. Underside of all wings with a narrow row of pale metallic scales at the margin and a pale terminal line. Hindwing has a submarginal row of 5-7 black eyespots that are each ringed with orange. Life history: Adults have a bouncy flight. Males patrol for females. Flight: One brood from late June-early August. Wing span: 1 3/8 - 1 1/2 inches (3.5 - 3.8 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Grasses. Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Forest clearings, mountain meadows, bogs; to 9000 feet (2956 m). Range: Southwest Montana, southeast Idaho, and western Wyoming. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Coenonympha haydenii
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