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Callophrys rubi The Green Hairstreak can be found all over Europe. Unlike most other Lycaenidae, its underside is conspicuously green.<br /> <br /> In this case, its colour contrasts nicely with the purple and yellow of the flower it is visiting. Algarve,Callophrys rubi,Falter,Geotagged,Green Hairstreak,Portugal,Schmetterling,Tiere,Winter,butterfly,mariposa Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Callophrys rubi

The Green Hairstreak can be found all over Europe. Unlike most other Lycaenidae, its underside is conspicuously green.

In this case, its colour contrasts nicely with the purple and yellow of the flower it is visiting.

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    Beautiful! Posted 2 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
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Uploaded Feb 12, 2023. Captured Mar 20, 2017 15:25 in 5Q98+7W Albufeira, Portugal.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.