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NATURE
Butterflies
Green Hairstreak
Callophrys rubi
Wingspan 25mm
Small, highly active species, flying May-June. At rest, invariably has wings closed showing bright green underwings; brown upperwings seldom seen. Favours heaths, cliffs and downland scrub. Larva feeds on gorse, heathers and trefoils.



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