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Family: Lycaenidae. Flight Time: March/June. Size: 32-34mm Altitude: 100-1000m
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| Notes: Similar to the Green hairstreak Callophrys rubi it differs in having reddish frons and a more complete white band across its wings. |
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Chapman's green hairstreak - Callophrys avis
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Family: Lycaenidae. Flight Time: March/June. Size: 32-34mm Altitude: 100-1000m
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| Notes: Similar to the Green hairstreak Callophrys rubi it differs in having reddish frons and a more complete white band across its wings. |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry tree. |
Dry scrub with lots of Arbutus unedo. |
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