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Green hairstreak, Cejialba
Callophrys rubi
40.5406, -3.68481
Field Notes
Description:
Small green butterfly, with a characteristic green colour in the wings and white marks around the eyes, from what it gets the Spanish name (cejialba). The wingspan is between 24-30 mm. It is one of the first butterflies flying in this region, at the end of the winter. It inhabits dry and arid areas. The caterpilars feed on bramble and legumes.
Habitat:
It inhabits dry and arid areas. Spotted in mediterranean forest with dispersed Holm oaks
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/5000 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. Exposure Bias -1 EV.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 19, 2013
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