Pararge aegeria

English name:
Speckled Wood

Full scientific name:
Pararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758)

Croatian name:
Lugar

Red Book Category in EU: LC

Red Book Category in Croatia: NE

Wings span: 38-42 mm

Pararge aegeria, Velebit, 0720N4133 — *Pararge aegeria*, Velebit, 0720N4133

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Perarge aegeria in Croatia — Flight period of *Perarge aegeria* in Croatia

2-3 broods per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Perarge aegeria in Croatia — Distribution of *Perarge aegeria* in Croatia

The entire territory. Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

The butterfly’s wings are brown and have a distinctive yellow spots’ pattern. The hindwing’s edge is jagged. The submarginal zone on the underside of the hindwing contains a series of small bright spots only.

Behavior

Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Family Poaceae.

Habitat

Woodlands and woodland clearances. Elevations: 0-1500m.

English name: Speckled Wood

Full scientific name: Pararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758)

Croatian name: Lugar