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Butterflies
Tree Grayling (Hipparchia statilinus)
A medium sized, brown butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies)
Flying in July | August | September | October
The Tree Grayling (Hipparchia statilinus) is rather distinct with its light grey colour mottled with brown. There are two large black eyespots with a yellow ring and white centre on the forewing, but only one is normally visible. On the hindwing, a dark area with a black dot at the bottom is an identifying feature.

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