English name:
Dalmatian Ringlet
Full scientific name:
Proterebia afra (Fabricius, 1787)
Synonym:
Proterebia phegea (Borkhausen, 1788)
Croatian name:
Dalmatinski okaš
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
In Dalmatia only. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The wings have a brown coloration, and the hindwing’s underside has prominent veins. Furthermore, there is a large elliptical dark spot with two white dots located at the apex.
Behavior
Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Poaceae.
Habitat
Grassland on the rocky terrains with bushes. Elevations: 0-1200m.
Note
Proterebia afra dalmata (Godart, 1824) is endemic subspecies in Croatia.
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