(Hübner, 1824)
White-banded Grayling
Description:
With the white bands on each wing and the dark narrow scent-brand, the males of the White-banded Grayling are unmistakable. The butterflies occur on dry, grassy vegetation in open scrub, and on rocky slopes. Sometimes, they are seen in open woods. They often drink nectar from thistle-like plants. The males defend their territory, perching on a rock or other prominent features in the surroundings.
This butterfly is single-brooded.
Habitat:
Dry calcareous grasslands
Phrygana vegetation
Screes
Sclerophyllous scrub
Similar species:
Pseudochazara geyeri
Pseudochazara graeca