English name:
Easter Large Heath
Full scientific name:
Coenonympha rhodopensis (Elwes, 1900)
Croatian name:
Planinski okaš
Flight Period and Life Cycle

1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
On mountains along the coast only. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The upper side of the wings is orange-brown. The dark spot near the apex on the underside of the forewing is often missing. If it exists, then it is very small and looks more like a dot. On the underside of the hindwing, in S5-S7 discal zones, a brighter spot is visible. Moreover, in the submarginal area of some individuals, there are small spots. These small spots have a black dot in the middle and are surrounded with a brighter border.
Behavior
During strong winds, it hides deeper in the grass. When lands, it keeps wings closed.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Poaceae.
Habitat
Grassland on the slopes and rocky terrains. Elevations: >1000m.
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