Lycaenidae: Theclinae

61.007 (BF1559) Black Hairstreak Satyrium pruni, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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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: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Woodland edges, rides, hedgerows and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
White-letter Hairstreak Satyrium w-album

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