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Rock Grayling

Hipparchia hermione

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (19 countries).

🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Hipparchia
Species
Hipparchia hermione (Rock Grayling)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish banda acodada
French Petit sylvandre

Similar Species in Hipparchia

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Azores Grayling
Hipparchia azorinus
Least Concern
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Canary Grayling
Hipparchia wyssii
Least Concern
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Corsican Grayling
Hipparchia neomiris
Least Concern
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Cretan Grayling
Hipparchia cretica
Least Concern
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Cyprus Grayling
Hipparchia cypriensis
Least Concern
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Delattin’s Grayling
Hipparchia volgensis
Least Concern
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Eastern Rock Grayling
Hipparchia syriaca
Least Concern
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Freyer'S Grayling
Hipparchia fatua
Least Concern
View all species in Hipparchia →

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Compare Species

vs Azores Grayling vs Canary Grayling vs Corsican Grayling vs Cretan Grayling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rock Grayling?
The scientific name of Rock Grayling is Hipparchia hermione. It belongs to the genus Hipparchia.
Where does Rock Grayling live?
Rock Grayling is found in Found across Europe (19 countries).. Countries include Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg.
What family does Rock Grayling belong to?
Rock Grayling (Hipparchia hermione) belongs to the genus Hipparchia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
What kingdom does Rock Grayling belong to?
Rock Grayling (Hipparchia hermione) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rock Grayling?
The closest relatives of Rock Grayling in the genus Hipparchia include Azores Grayling, Canary Grayling, Corsican Grayling, Cretan Grayling, Cyprus Grayling.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Hipparchia — 19 Species

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Azores Grayling
Hipparchia azorinus
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Canary Grayling
Hipparchia wyssii
LC 🐾
Corsican Grayling
Hipparchia neomiris
LC 🐾
Cretan Grayling
Hipparchia cretica
LC 🐾
Cyprus Grayling
Hipparchia cypriensis
LC 🐾
Delattin’s Grayling
Hipparchia volgensis
LC 🐾
Eastern Rock Grayling
Hipparchia syriaca
LC 🐾
Freyer'S Grayling
Hipparchia fatua
LC 🐾
Gran Canaria Grayling
Hipparchia tamadabae
LC 🐾
Grayling
Hipparchia semele
EN 🐾
Karpathos Grayling
Hipparchia christenseni
LC 🐾
La Palma Grayling
Hipparchia tilosi
VU 🐾
Lesbos Grayling
Hipparchia pellucida
LC 🐾
Ponza Grayling
Hipparchia sbordonii
NT
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Rock Grayling
Hipparchia hermione
NE
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Samos Grayling
Hipparchia mersina
NE 🐾
Striped Grayling
Hipparchia fidia
LC 🐾
Tree Grayling
Hipparchia statilinus
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Woodland Grayling
Hipparchia fagi
NT
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