English name:
Nettle-tree Butterfly
Full scientific name:
Libythea celtis (Laicharting, 1782)
Croatian name:
Koprivićnjak
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1-2 broods per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
Common along the coast. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The palpi is easily identifiable due to their long and distinctive shape, while the orange-brown color of the wings makes identification simple. The hindwing has a jagged appearance, and there is a triangular bulge in the margin of the forewing’s S4 and S5 zones. The underside of the hindwing resembles a dry leaf with its brown coloration.
Behavior
Imago feeds with nectar on flowers and with juices on moist ground. When lands, it keeps wings closed.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Celtis australis.
Habitat
Woodlands with clearances on the slopes and rocky terrains. Elevations: 0-1600m.
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