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InsectNTNear Threatened

Grayling

Hipparchia semele

About

The grayling is a master of camouflage, landing on bare ground and tilting towards the sun to minimise its shadow. It favours warm, dry heathland and coastal cliffs.

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Quick Facts

Category
Insect
Latin name
Hipparchia semele
IUCN Status
NT — Near Threatened
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Conservation Status: NT

Near Threatened — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.