White-banded Grayling (Pseudochazara anthelea)
Photo © Albert Vliegenthart
| Family | Nymphalidae |
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| Subfamily | Satyrinae |
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| Genus | Pseudochazara |
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| Species | anthelea |
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| Authority | (Hübner, [1824]) |
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| English Name | White-banded Grayling |
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| European Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
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| EU 27 Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
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| European Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
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| EU 27 Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
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| Habitats Directive | |
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| Bern Convention | |
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| CITES | |
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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.
Distribution
Cyprus / Greece / Greece: East Aegean Islands /
Larval Foodplants
| # | Order | Family | Genus | Species | Vernacular Name | Link | | 1 | Poales | Poaceae | Festuca | | Fescues | |
