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Butterflies

Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium ilicis)

A small, brown butterfly in the family Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged butterflies)
Flying in May | June

The Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium ilicis) is one of several similar species from the genus Satyrium which tend to fly in early summer, especially in June. It is seen in select locations in Corfu in woodland where the females can lay on the larval foodplants, oak trees.

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