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NATURE
Butterflies
Grayling
Hipparchia semele
Wingspan 50mm
Favours warm, dry places including sea cliffs, heaths and dunes. Widespread in Britain and Ireland as far as S Scotland but commonest near coasts. Invariably sits with wings folded and angled to cast least shadow. Flies June-August.



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