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Laeosopis roboris
The Spanish Purple Hairstreak (Laeosopis roboris) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The butterfly flies from April to October depending on the location.The larvae feed primarily on Fraxinus excelsior, but also other Fraxinus species and possibly Ligustrum vulgare.
Pine tree forest. Parque Nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/400 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired
Spotted on Jun 29, 2016
Submitted on Dec 15, 2016
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