




Callophrys rubi
The Green Hairstreak is a small butterfly with bright green wings. It loves to flutter around in sunny places, especially where there are flowers and bushes.
Hábitat: Woodlands
The Green Hairstreak has brilliant iridescent emerald green undersides, sharply contrasting with its plain brown uppersides. It's unique among hairstreaks for lacking the typical 'hairstreak' tail on its hindwings.





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Caterpillars often trick ants into protecting them with sugary secretions!
Despite its name, it actually has no tiny 'hairstreak' tails on its hindwings!
It's one of the earliest butterflies to emerge, often seen in early spring!
Its stunning green color comes from microscopic scales that reflect light!
Green Hairstreak can vanish into foliage because its emerald green wings blend perfectly with leaves, helping it hide from predators.
Green Hairstreak has dark bodies that help them absorb sunlight efficiently, allowing them to warm up quickly and fly on cool spring days.
Green Hairstreak can lay tiny eggs camouflaged to look like flower buds, protecting them from hungry birds and insects.
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on leaves and buds.
Diferencias por edad: Caterpillars eat plant leaves and buds, while adult butterflies feed on flower nectar.
Rubus fruticosus
Caterpillars feed on its leaves.
Ulex europaeus
Caterpillars munch on its flowers and buds.
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Lotus corniculatus
Adult butterflies help spread its pollen.
Formica rufa
Ants protect caterpillars for sugary honeydew.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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Butterflies are gentle and safe to watch, but remember not to catch them.
25-35 mm
15-25 mm
7-14 días
10 km/h
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on leaves and buds.
Woodlands
Foraging
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