Berberia abdelkader


Berberia abdelkader, the giant grayling, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is endemic to the North African region, mainly Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It flies in the vast steppes and the males are easily seen flying in search of a shy female. Usually, females are fertilised as soon as they hatch.

Subspecies

There are three subspecies of Berberia abdelkader:
  • B. a. abdelkader -
  • B. a. taghzefti -

Flight period

June to October, depending on altitude and locality.

Food plants

Larvae have been recorded on Stipa tenacissima.