1,021 observationsCritically Endangered
Large Heath
Coenonympha tullia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Coenonympha
About
Coenonympha tullia, the large heath or common ringlet, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It flies in a variety of grassy habitats, including roadsides, woodland edges and clearings, prairies, bogs, and arctic and alpine taiga and tundra. It is a poor flyer, but can sometimes be found along ditches seeking new grounds. It is a holarctic species found in northern Europe and Asia and across North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Large Heath is Coenonympha tullia.
- Large Heath belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Large Heath belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Large Heath belongs to the class Insecta.
- Large Heath belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Large Heath belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Large Heath belongs to the genus Coenonympha.