False Ringlet
VU

False Ringlet

Coenonympha oedippus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coenonympha_oedippus

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The False Ringlet faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and drainage of wetlands across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of the species' specialized bog and fen habitats. Fragmentation of remaining suitable habitats has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the butterfly's ability to recolonize areas after local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

The False Ringlet inhabits wet grasslands, alkaline fens, and boggy meadows with high water tables, particularly areas dominated by purple moor-grass (Molinia caerulea). These specialized wetland habitats require specific hydrological conditions and are typically found in river valleys and coastal plains across central and eastern Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is False Ringlet classified as Vulnerable?
False Ringlet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The False Ringlet faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and drainage of wetlands across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of the species' specialized bog and fen habitats. Fragmentation of remaining suitable habitats has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the butterfly's ability to recolonize areas after local extinctions.
Where does False Ringlet live?
False Ringlet occurs in Austria, Belarus, China, Croatia, France, and Germany (plus 15 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to False Ringlet?
The main threats to False Ringlet are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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