Aricia agestis

English name:
Brown Argus
Full scientific name:
Aricia agestis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Croatian name:
Obični smeđi plavac

Red Book Category in EU: LC

Red Book Category in Croatia: NE

Wings span: 21-27mm

Aricia agestis, Brač, 0721L4295
Aricia agestis, Brač, 0721L4295
Aricia agestis, Brač, 0721L4295
Aricia agestis, Brač, 0721L4295

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Aricia agestis in Croatia
Flight period of Aricia agestis in Croatia

More broods per year. Caterpillar hibernates during winter time.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Aricia agestis in Croatia
Distribution of Aricia agestis in Croatia

The entire territory including the islands. More common in the coastal area. Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

Aricia agestis ID characteristics
Aricia agestis ID characteristics

(1) The position of black spots in S6 and S7 zones is common for genus Aricia.
(2) On the underside on both wings there are orange spots. The distance between them are almost invisible on the forewing.
(3) In most individuals, on the upper side of both wings in S1-S6 zones, there is series of orange spots. Sometimes the number of orange spots is smaller. The orange spots are always visible at least in S1- S4 zones.

Behavior

Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers. It flies low and stays on lower vegetation or the ground.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Geranium family (Geraniaceae).

Habitat

Warm meadows with flowering vegetation along the edges of bushes and woodland. Elevations: 0-1300m.

Gallery

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