Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07075 Geranium Bronze Cacyreus marshalli, Butler, 1898

BF1567a (ABH61.0081)

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General Information

This is a rare import from South Africa.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Wingspan: 15-27mm
Foodplant(s): geraniums (Geranium spp.), pelargoniums (Pelargonium spp.)
Flying: One generation, April-July
UK Presence: Accidental Introduction
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Anywhere there are cultivated geraniums and pelargoniums.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in May 2015

Recorded date range (Adult): 14 May to 14 May


Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, white, red