Satyrium acaciae

English name:
Sloe Hairstreak
Full scientific name:
Satyrium acaciae (Fabricius, 1787)
Croatian name:
Bagremov repić

Red Book Category in EU: LC

Red Book Category in Croatia: NE

Wings span: 23-31 mm

Satyrium acaciae, Velebit, 0720L7719
Satyrium acaciae, Velebit, 0720L7719
Satyrium acaciae, Istria, 0622L2013
Satyrium acaciae, Istria, 0622L2013

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Satyrium acaciae in Croatia
Flight period of Satyrium acaciae in Croatia

1 brood per year. Overwinters as small caterpillar.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Satyrium acaciae in Croatia
Distribution of Satyrium acaciae in Croatia

More common in the coastal area. Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

There is a tail on the hindwing. The upper side of both wings is brown with an orange spot near the tail. Below are ID characteristics of Satyrium spini, Satyrium acaciae and Satyrium ilicis:

Satyrium spini, Satyrium, acaciae and Satyrium ilicis ID characteristics
Satyrium spini, Satyrium acaciae and Satyrium ilicis ID characteristics, lateral view, wings closed

In postdiscal zone there is a series of white markings. In Satyrium acaciae, the series looks more like a straight line. The series looks very uneven in Satyrium ilicis. The bluish spot in the S1 zone is the largest in Satyrium spini and it is not surrounded by orange. The blue spot is very small or missing in Satyrium ilicis. The series of orange spots is longer on Satyrium ilicis. In Satyrium acaciae the orange spots are merged in zones S1-S3. The bluish dark spot is surrounded by orange color.

Behavior

When not flying it keeps its wings closed. Imago feeds with various flowers.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Family Rosaceae.

Habitat

Rocky grasslands with bushes. Elevations: 0-1400m.

Gallery

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