Purple Hairstreak
Favonius quercus
Uncommon
Description
Flattened green caterpillar with a dark dorsal line and pale lateral lines. Very well camouflaged on oak buds and leaves.
Information
| Family | Lycaenidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 1–2 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | May to June |
| Distribution | Almost all of France. Much of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Oak
Notes
Very flat caterpillar, difficult to spot. Feeds on buds and young leaves.