Last Updated on November 16, 2023 7:54 AM by Miroslav Maric
English name:
Great Sooty Satyr
Full scientific name:
Satyrus ferula (Fabricius, 1793)
Croatian name:
Smeđooki okaš
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
Along the coast only. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The wings’ upper side is brown in females and dark brown in males. The forewing has two dark spots with two small white spots between them. The underside of both wings is brighter in females.
Behavior
It often rests on the ground.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Poaceae.
Habitat
Woodland clearances and grassland on the rocky terrains. Elevations: 0-1500m.
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