Purple Hairstreak (Favonius quercus (=Neozephyrus), (Linnaeus, 1758))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: M: 33-40mm, F: 31-38mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, early July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Ancient oak woodland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 11 June to 12 August

07049 Purple Hairstreak Favonius quercus (=Neozephyrus), (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1557 (ABH61.004)