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  2. Pyrgus melotis
Pyrgus melotis(Duponchel, [1834])
  1. Hesperiidae
  2. Pyrginae
  3. Pyrgini
  4. Pyrgus
  5.  melotis
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TL: Greece, Milos Island   (2600 m.)

Habitat

  • Forest edges
  • Grassy slopes_OK
  • Meadows

Similar species

  • Pyrgus malvae
MU
FU

21-27 mm

MD
FD
  • Russia
  • Turkey
Regional distr. - legend
Phenogram based on the literature
  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    ArmenianՄելոթիս հաստագլխիկ
    EnglishAgean Skipper
    FrançaisHespérie des Cyclades
    NederlandsLevantspikkeldikkopje
    TürkçeEge Zýpzýpý
    РусскийТолстоголовка мелотида
    ייִדישהספרית מזרחית
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    RosaceaeAgrimonia eupatoriaCommon Agrimony
    RosaceaeFragariaStrawberry
    RosaceaePotentilla rectaSulphur Cinquefoil
    RosaceaeRubusBramble
  • Synonyms and other combinations
  • Latin nameAuthor
    Hesperia melotisDuponchel, 1834
    Hesperia hypoleucosLederer, 1855
  • Links
  • LanguageWebsiteAuthors
    Butterfly Conservation Armenia
    Lepidoptera CaucasiВалентин Тихонов
    Lepiforum e. V.
    Russian insectsIlya Osipov

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Male, upperside.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Пятигорск

Male, upperside.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Дагеста́н

Male, upperside.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Кислово́дск

Female, upperside.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Кислово́дск

Female, upperside.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Кислово́дск

Male, underside.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Пятигорск

Larva, 5th instar.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Кислово́дск

Eggs.

Валентин ТихоновRussia, Кислово́дск
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