Chazara briseis, the hermit, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It can be found in North Africa, southern Europe, Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Central Asia through Afghanistan, and north-western China and Tuva. It is found on steppe and in other dry grassy places between 500 and 2,500 meters. Their wingspan is 45–60 mm. The butterflies fly from July to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on and Gramineae, Sesleria, Festuca, Stipa, Poa, Brachypodium and Lolium species.