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The Spanish Purple Hairstreak is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found on the Iberian Peninsula and the South-East France. The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The butterfly flies from April to October depending on the location.

The larvae feed primarily on ''Fraxinus excelsior'', but also other ''Fraxinus'' species and possibly ''Ligustrum vulgare''.

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

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Uploaded Jan 16, 2016. Captured Jun 15, 2015 14:10.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO125
  • 195mm