Pseudochazara cingovskii

Pseudochazara cingovskii, the Macedonian grayling, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found only in the Macedonian village of Pletvar.

The distribution of P. cingovskii is restricted to the Pletvar Massif and nearby mountains near Vitolište in Macedonia. This species inhabits arid, rocky slopes primarily composed of pale colored metamorphic rocks like marble and gneiss, with sparse vegetation, at altitudes between 700 and 1700 metres. P. cingovskii is univoltine, which fly during July and August. It feeds exclusively on plants from the Poacae family. Geographically, there are no significant regional variations noted due to its restricted distribution area, which is under 10 km^2. Threatened by mining, these butterflies show very limited migration. Larvae have been reared on grasses.

The distribution of P. cingovskii is restricted to the Pletvar Massif and nearby mountains near Vitolište in Macedonia. This species inhabits arid, rocky slopes primarily composed of pale colored metamorphic rocks like marble and gneiss, with sparse vegetation, at altitudes between 700 and 1700 metres. P. cingovskii is univoltine, which fly during July and August. It feeds exclusively on plants from the Poacae family. Geographically, there are no significant regional variations noted due to its restricted distribution area, which is under 10 km^2. Threatened by mining, these butterflies show very limited migration. Larvae have been reared on grasses.

The species was originally named Satyrus sintenisi cingovskii by Gross in 1973. It was later renamed to Psudochazara cingovskii by Gross in 1978. These species are cool pale grey brow, with the upperside bands on wings being particularly noticeable. Its habitat is scattered with white limestone rocks where it is very difficult to catch it due to its very pale underside, camouflaging in. The Macedonian Grayling is facing endangerment due to marble quarrying occurring in its habitat. This endemic species is the most threatened butterfly species in Europe, and active conservation efforts are vital for sustaining a healthy population size. The species is univoltine and is on wing from late June to July depending on altitude.

The species was originally named Satyrus sintenisi cingovskii by Gross in 1973. It was later renamed to Psudochazara cingovskii by Gross in 1978.