Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Hipparchia Higher classification Hipparchia | Phylum Arthropoda Family Nymphalidae Scientific name Hipparchia statilinus Rank Species | |
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Conservation status Least Concern (Population stable) Similar Hipparchia, Butterflies and moths, Brintesia circe, Lasiommata maera, Lulworth skipper | ||
The Tree Grayling (Hipparchia statilinus) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. The species can be found in Central Europe, Southern Europe, North Africa, Anatolia and the Caucasus.
The wingspan is 21–25 millimetres (0.83–0.98 in). On the underside of each forewing there are two black eyespots ringed in yellow, the upper one with a white central spot. Between the two black eyespots there are two withe spots. On the underside of the hindwings there may be a black spot near the posterior and anal margin.
This butterfly can be found in rocky, grassy habitats. The larvae feed on various common grasses of Poaceae family. Adults flies from July to October, and can be found resting on rocky ground with closed wings, warming up.
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