About Hyponephele lycaon von Rottemburg, 1775
Hyponephele lycaon, commonly known as the dusky meadow brown, is a butterfly species that belongs to the family Nymphalidae. This species has a broad distribution across the temperate zone of the Palearctic, stretching from Portugal in the west to the Russian Far East in the east. Its wingspan measures approximately 40 mm. Adult butterflies fly between June and August, with flight timings varying depending on their location. The larvae of Hyponephele lycaon feed on a variety of different grasses.
