Green Hairstreak Callophrys rubi (Linn.)

 

Widespread but localized throughout.

Many habitat types, eg rough, scrubby grassland, moorland and heathland.

Wide variety of foodplants. Eg Common Rock-rose, Bird's-foot Trefoils, Broom and Bilberry.

Usually mid-April to mid-June. Up to a month later in Scotland.




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