Hipparchia genava, the lesser rock grayling, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.

[2] This species can be found only in Italy, in France (Alps, Massif Central, Jura) and in southwestern Switzerland.

The basic color of the upperside of the wings is dark brown, with a large whitish band and a white fringe.

Also the underside of the forewings has a white band, usually with an indent below an apical eyespot.

[3][5] In particular, it is necessary to examine the Jullien's organs, a structure located at the end of the abdomen of the male, close to the genitalia, comprising a series of small black batons.