Chapman's green hairstreak - Callophrys avis
Family: Lycaenidae.
Flight Time: March/June.
Size: 32-34mm
Altitude: 100-1000m
Similar to the Green hairstreak Callophrys rubi it differs in having reddish frons and a more complete white band across its wings.
Fact File
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry tree.
Dry scrub with lots of Arbutus unedo.
Early Stages
Home
© All pictures in these pages copyright to Simon Coombes. Permission must be sought and obtained for any use.