Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07047 Brown Hairstreak Thecla betulae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1556 (ABH61.003)

Kmetovtsi, Gabrovo, 10th July 2014, female (with shield bug ova).
Kmetovtsi, Gabrovo, 10th July 2014, female (with shield bug ova).
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kmetovtsi, Gabrovo, 10th July 2014, female (with shield bug ova).
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Yavorets, near Gabrovo, 9th July 2014.
Yavorets, near Gabrovo, 9th July 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: M: 36-41mm, F: 39-45mm
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Prunus (Prunus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late July-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Hedgerows, wood edges and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 11 (0.6%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in August 2017

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 June to 10 August



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, yellow