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Pyronia tithonus

Checklist Number
59.011 [B&F: 1625]

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Classification

Family:Nymphalidae
Subfamily:Satyrinae
Genus:Pyronia
Species:tithonus
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1771)

Common in hedgerows, grassland, woodland edges and woodland clearings; 0-400 m (0-1700 m in Europe) throughout much of southern England, Wales and southern Ireland; mainland Europe. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Larva feeds on Bristle Bent, Sheep's Fescue, Red Fescue, Common Couch and other grasses.