Erebia nivalis
# Erebia nivalis

Erebia nivalis, or de Lesse's brassy ringlet, is a member of the subfamily Satyrinae of the family Nymphalidae. It is found throughout the Alps of southern Austria with a remote population in central Switzerland.

The wingspan is 34–36 mm. Adults are on wing from mid-July to the beginning of August. Development takes two years.

The larvae feed on various grasses, but mainly Festuca species.

## Taxonomy

E. nivalis is a member of the brassy ringlet species complex.

