Erebia rhodopensis, Nicholl's ringlet, is a member of the subfamily Satyrinae of the family Nymphalidae. Funet It is found in the Balkans.
Description Nicholl's ringlet is a small, dark brown butterfly with a reddish-orange postdiscoid band, adorned on the anterior wings with two white-pupiled eyespots. Other vestigial eyespots are present on the anterior and posterior wings.The reverse of the front wings is similar, that of the hind wings has alternating dark and lighter bands.Guide des papillons d'Europe et d'Afrique du Nord de Tom Tolman, Richard Lewington, éditions Delachaux et Niestlé, 1998 - () M.Chinery & P.Leraut Photoguide des papillons d'Europe Delachaux et Niestlé ()
Biology It flies in July and August in one generation
Ecology and distribution It is located in the Balkan mountains, in Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Serbia. It lives on grassy slopes.
Protection It is declared vulnerable (VU) and protected in Bulgaria
Etymology The specific epithet refers to the Rhodope Mountains.
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