Last Updated on February 11, 2026 10:41 AM by Miroslav Maric
English name:
Green Hairstreak
Full scientific name:
Callophrys rubi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Croatian name:
Zeleni kupinar
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1 brood per year. Overwinters as pupae.
Distribution in Croatia
The entire territory including islands. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The underside of both wings is green in color with a narrow brown margin. This is distinctive. The upper side of both wings is brown.
Behavior
Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers. It often rests on the green branches of bushes and keeps the wings always closed.
Larval host-plants
Anthyllis vulneraria, Chamaecytisus hirsutus, Cytisus scoparius, C. nigricans, Genista tinctoria, G. pilosa, G. germanica, G. sagittalis, Helianthemum nummularium, Lotus hirsutus, Onobrychis viciifolia, genus Arbutus, Cornus, Frangula, Rhamnus, Rubus, Vaccinium.
Habitat
Low vegetation overgrown with bushes. Elevations: 0-1500m.
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