Red Ringlet

ベニヒカゲ · Benihikage

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: February 24, 1975
Prefectures: Nagano
Scientific name: Erebia neriene

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Erebia neriene (Benihikage)

The Benihikage is an alpine butterfly with dark brown wings bearing red bands and eyespots, living in high meadows of central Honshu. It is seen in summer around flower fields, flying in the sunshine. Adapted only to alpine conditions, its habitats in Gunma and Nagano are Natural Monuments.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Red Ringlet is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (Nagano). The Benihikage is an alpine butterfly with dark brown wings bearing red bands and…

The Red Ringlet is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Nagano.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.