Coenonympha california, also known as the California ringlet or common ringlet, is a species of butterfly native to North America.

[1][2] Although it has previously been considered a subspecies of Coenonympha tullia, genetic testing suggests it is a separate species.

[3] The California ringlet is found in grasslands and woodlands from foothills to 5,000 feet (1,500 m).

The adults of the spring brood are darker and grayer than the adults of the summer brood, which are buff.

[5] Coenonympha california contains the following subspecies: This article related to members of the insect order Lepidoptera is a stub.