Macedonian Grayling vs Sertania Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macedonian Grayling | Sertania Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudochazara cingovskii | Sertania circumdata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North Macedonia | South America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Macedonian Grayling
A rare grayling butterfly found only on a few limestone hillsides in North Macedonia. It flies low over rocky ground in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Its total known range covers less than 10 square kilometers of stony hillside.
Sertania Metalmark
Small brown butterfly with orange patches and metallic scaling on the underside. Endemic to the Brazilian cerrado biome.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted almost entirely to the threatened cerrado savanna biome of Brazil.