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Greyling

Apisa canescens · Erebidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsJan–Marmost records
Records3in 1 country
Most seen inLesotho3 records
Red List–IUCN status
Greyling
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About

Greyling in brief

The greyling (Apisa canescens) is a butterfly or moth of the Erebidae family — species of insect.

In Lesotho it has 3 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, February and March and fall to their lowest in February and April.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Lesotho3 records · best Jan, Mar
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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