Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07063 Black Hairstreak Satyrium pruni, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1559 (ABH61.007)

Kokalyane, near Sofia, 22nd June 2010
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 22nd June 2010
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 22nd June 2010
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: M: 34-39mm, F: 35-40mm
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Wild Plum (Prunus americana), Prunus (Prunus spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid June-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Woodland edges, rides, hedgerows and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 14 (0.7%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 28 May to 08 July

Similar Species
Rupite extinct volcano, SW Bulgaria, 13th May 2014, male.
Rupite extinct volcano, SW Bulgaria, 13th May 2014, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
White-letter Hairstreak Satyrium w-album

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