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Butterflies

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

A small, green butterfly in the family Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged butterflies)
Flying in March | April | May

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) keeps its wings closed at rest, showing only the green underside with its faint white markings. It is an easy species to identify, the green colour is unique among Corfu butterflies. Males and females are very similar.

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