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Family: Satyridae Flight Time: June - October Size: 60-68mm Altitude: 0-1400m |
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Tree grayling - Neohipparchia statilinus
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Family: Satyridae Flight Time: June - October Size: 60-68mm Altitude: 0-1400m |
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I first saw this species in the Cinque Terre, Northern Italy. Rather than flying away when disturbed they seemed to 'run away', opening their wings occasionally. I've tried to superimpose three images to show this peculiar behaviour. |
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Fact File |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
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Bromus species | Dry, rocky, bushy. |
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| Early Stages
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