English name:
Lattice Brown
Full scientific name:
Kirinia roxelana (Cramer, 1777)
Croatian name:
Mediteranski okaš
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
Far south only. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The upper side of the wings is brown with orange markings. The underside of hindwing has a distinctive pattern of large dark spots. The spots in S4 & S5 zones are smaller or even missing.
Behavior
When lands, it keeps wings closed.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Poaceae.
Habitat
Rocky terrains, wall stones with trees and bushes. During sunny days, imago remains in the shade of trees. It flies slowly. Elevations: 0-500m.
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