English name:
Olive Skipper
Full scientific name:
Pyrgus serratulae (Rambur, 1839)
Croatian name:
Zagasiti debeloglavac
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
Mountains only. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
White markings on the upper side of the hindwing are pale. Below there are more characteristics of both wings.
(1) Note the rounded shape highlighted on the forewing by dashed circle in red color,
(2) White marking has a rounded shape,
(3) Sharp white arrow,
(4) White marking with a semicircular shape,
(5) White break highlighted in the anal corner of the hindwing by dashed line in red color.
Behavior
Imago feeds with the nectar of various flowers.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Rosaceae.
Habitat
Meadows with flowers near edges of rocky terrains. Elevations: 800-1700m.
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