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Callophrys rubi
The upperside is a uniform dull brown with two paler patches on the male's forewings made up of scent scales. The undersides are a bright green with a thin white line, often reduced to a faint row of dots or even missing altogether. They never rest with their wings open.
Widespread throughout most habitats (scrub, woodland, etc).
Spotted on Mar 25, 2012
Submitted on Mar 27, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks! Can be difficult to catch these guys at rest as they tend to be quite shy.
Lovely! Such a vivid green!