Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07047 Brown Hairstreak Thecla betulae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1556 (ABH61.003)

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