Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07062 White-letter Hairstreak Satyrium w-album, (Knoch, 1782)

BF1558 (ABH61.006)

Rupite extinct volcano, SW Bulgaria, 13th May 2014, male.
Rupite extinct volcano, SW Bulgaria, 13th May 2014, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Rupite extinct volcano, SW Bulgaria, 13th May 2014, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Rupite extinct volcano, SW Bulgaria, 13th May 2014, female.
Rupite extinct volcano, SW Bulgaria, 13th May 2014, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bansko, Pirin Mtns., 12th July 2013.
Bansko, Pirin Mtns., 12th July 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dragoman, W Bulgaria, 13th June 2016. Male.
Dragoman, W Bulgaria, 13th June 2016. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr Bela Palanka. East Serbia, 12th June 2016.
nr Bela Palanka. East Serbia, 12th June 2016.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: 25-35mm
Foodplant(s): elms (Ulmus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Hedgerows, scrub and woodland rides.

Regional Information

Recorded in 21 (1.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 May to 18 July

Similar Species
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 22nd June 2010
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 22nd June 2010
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Black Hairstreak Satyrium pruni


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