Libythea celtis (Laicharting, 1782)
nettle tree butterfly
on Celtis
Greece, Lefkas, Katouna, 8.vi.2022 © Laurens van der Linde
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larva
pupa
parasite
Larvae freely on the leaves.
host plants
Cannabaceae, monophagous
Celtis australis, occidentalis, planchoniana, tourneflortii.
The observation by Toper Kaygin ao of a development on Alnus glutinosa (Betulaceae) must be exceptional.
phenology
Hibernation as imago.
distribution within Europe
ei, larva, pupa
see Lepiforum, Pyrgus.
references
Bertaccini (2008a), Cabella & Fiori (2010a), Döring & Hoffmann (2004), Dupont, Luquet, Demerges & Drouet (2013a), Fiumi & Campri (2020a), John & Makris (2001a), Jurc, Csóka & Hrašovec (2016a), Lafranchis (2020b), Lepiforum (2021), pyrgus.de (2023), Rabl & Rabl (2015a), Toper Kaygin, Sönmezyildiz & Yildiz (2006a), Vegliante & Zilli (2007a).