Purple Hairstreak (Favonius quercus (=Neozephyrus), (Linnaeus, 1758))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: M: 33-40mm, F: 31-38mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, early July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Ancient oak woodland.

Regional Information

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61.004 (BF1557) Purple Hairstreak Favonius quercus (=Neozephyrus), (Linnaeus, 1758)

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