Callophrys rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: Sept. 14, 2023, 1:29 p.m.
Widespread all over Belgium, but populations are declining in many localities.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Lycaenidae > Subfamily: Theclinae > Tribus: Eumaeini > Genus: Callophrys > Species: Callophrys rubi
- Vernacular names
- Groentje (NL), Green Hairstreak (EN), Argus vert (FR), Grüner Zipfelfalter (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 16 (as Polyommatus Rubi). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late April till the end of June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Lotus corniculatus, Genista tinctoria and Vaccinium myrtillus
- Host plant (genera):
- Helianthemum, Ulex, Cytisus, Rhamnus, Cornus and Rubus
The larva lives mainly on Fabaceae, but also on other plant families. It has been recorded from Cytisus, Genista, Chamaespartium, Chamaecytisus, Ulex, Anthyllis, Dorycnium, Onobrychis, Helianthemum, Rubus, Cornus, Arbutus, Vaccinium, Rhamnus, Frangula, and Hippophae rhamnoides.
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