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Green Hairstreak Found in this dale where it feeds on bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), common rock rose (Helianthemum nummularium) birds foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and gorse (Ulex europaeus). A stunning butterfy. Callophrys rubi,Cumbria,Green Hairstreak,Swindale Click/tap to enlarge

Green Hairstreak

Found in this dale where it feeds on bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), common rock rose (Helianthemum nummularium) birds foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and gorse (Ulex europaeus). A stunning butterfy.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Beautiful face and such amazing color! Posted 4 years ago
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      NattyOne
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      Thanks, I was lucky it was hanging on to a rock as it was a little windy {;¬) Posted 4 years ago

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The Green Hairstreak

The Green Hairstreak, "Callophrys rubi", is a small butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by NattyOne
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By NattyOne

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Uploaded Apr 24, 2021. Captured Apr 24, 2021 14:27.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO500
  • 60mm