Grayling
Scientific name: Hipparchia semele
The grayling is one of our largest brown butterflies and a master of disguise - its cryptic colouring helps to camouflage it against bare earth and stones in its coastal habitats and on inland heathlands.
Species information
Statistics
Wingspan: 5.1-6.2cmConservation status
Priority species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity framework.