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Rostbinde

Hipparchia semele

Endangered

About

Grayling (Hipparchia semele) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (37 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Hipparchia

Species

Hipparchia semele (Rostbinde)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Semele

French agreste

German Rostbinde

Similar Species in Hipparchia

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Eisenfarbiger

Hipparchia statilinus

Hipparchia cypriensis

Eastern Rock Grayling

Hipparchia syriaca

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rostbinde?

The scientific name of Rostbinde is Hipparchia semele. It belongs to the genus Hipparchia.

What is the conservation status of Rostbinde?

Rostbinde (Hipparchia semele) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rostbinde live?

Rostbinde is found in Found across Europe (37 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Rostbinde belong to?

Rostbinde (Hipparchia semele) belongs to the genus Hipparchia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Rostbinde endangered?

Yes, Rostbinde (Hipparchia semele) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Rostbinde belong to?

Rostbinde (Hipparchia semele) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Rostbinde?

The closest relatives of Rostbinde in the genus Hipparchia include Eisenfarbiger, Großer Waldportier, Eastern Rock Grayling, Cyprus Grayling, Cretan Grayling.