Description
the green hairstreak holds its wings closed, except in flight, showing only the green underside with its faint white streak. the extent of this white marking is very variable; it is frequently reduced to a few white dots and may be almost absent. males and females look similar and are most readily told apart by their behaviour: rival males may be seen in a spiralling flight close to shrubs, while the less conspicuous females are more often encountered while laying eggs. although this is a widespread species, it often occurs in small colonies and has undergone local losses in several regions.
Habitat
Lifecycle
Countries
Countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Wing span range
0mm
