Lycaenidae: Polyommatinae

61.0081 (BF1567a) Geranium Bronze Cacyreus marshalli, Butler, 1898

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General Information

This is a rare import from South Africa.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Wingspan: 15-27mm
Foodplant(s): geraniums (Geranium spp.), pelargoniums (Pelargonium spp.)
Flying: One generation, April-July
UK Presence: Accidental Introduction
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Anywhere there are cultivated geraniums and pelargoniums.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


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