Hesperiidae

This is an overview of photos and flight time of butterfly species from the Hesperiidae family.

Compare your butterfly photos and take a look in the map and flight time of Hesperiidae species in Croatia.

It’s important to note that some species of butterflies can be difficult to distinguish from each other, even for experts. In such cases, it may be necessary to examine additional physical characteristics of the butterfly, such as its behavior, habitat or genitalia examination, to make a reliable determination. Overall, while photo-based determinations can be a useful tool in identifying your butterfly, it’s important to exercise caution and check the external morphology description of the butterfly candidate on this web site. Furthermore, use additional sources of information to confirm the identification whenever possible.

Photos of some rare species are missing. I will do my best to include them in the future.


Carcharodus alceae, Dalmatia, 1022H2645, dorsal view
Carcharodus alceae, Dalmatia, 1022H2645, lateral view

Carterocephalus palaemon, Lika, 0521H9600
Carterocephalus palaemon, Lika, 0521H9600

Erynnis tages, Medvednica, 0521H8780
Erynnis tages, Pokupsko, 0421H6225



Hesperia comma, Velebit, 0821H2667
Hesperia comma, Velebit, 0821H2667



Muschampia floccifera, Velebit, 0722H8924
Muschampia floccifera, Velebit, 0621H0907



Ochlodes sylvanus, Velebit, 0617H8613
Ochlodes sylvanus, Velebit, 0617H8613


Pyrgus alveus, Velebit, 0722H0219
Pyrgus alveus, Velebit, 0722H7276

Pyrgus armoricanus, Zagreb, 0922H7649
Pyrgus armoricanus, Brač, 0721H4116


Pyrgus malvae, Žumberak, 0522H0781
Pyrgus malvae, Samobor, 0522H3432




Spialia orbifer, Konjevrate, 0722H6199
Spialia orbifer, Konjevrate, 0722H6199



Thymelicus lineola, female, Velebit, 0722H5947
Thymelicus lineola, female, Velebit, 0722H5947

Thymelicus sylvestris, female, Velebit, 0723H7696
Thymelicus sylvestris, female, Velebit, 0723H7696

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