Nymphalidae: Satyrinae

1621 (ABH59.013) Grayling Hipparchia semele, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07436

St Cyrus
St Cyrus
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
St Cyrus
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Pamber Heath
Pamber Heath
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Pamber Heath
Pamber Heath
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Tentsmuir Point, North Fife
Tentsmuir Point, North Fife
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 51-56mm, F: 54-62mm
Foodplant(s): Sheep's-fescue (Festuca ovina), Red Fescue (Fectuca rubra), Bristle Bent (Agrostis curtisii), Early Hair-grass (Aira praecox), grasses
Flying: One generation, early July-late September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Dry heathland, grassland, quarries, earthworks and open, stony woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1931

Recorded date range (Adult): 16 July to 16 July


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
White, brown, pink, green