Thymelicus hyrax

(Lederer, 1861)

Levantine Skipper

Description:
The Levantine Skipper occurs mostly in warm, dry places with scrub, both inland and on the coast. They have also been seen in dry, stony places and on agricultural land, including olive groves and vineyards. They fly rapidly, close to the ground.
This butterfly has one generation a year.

Habitat:
Phrygana vegetation
Sclerophyllous scrub

Similar species:
Thymelicus lineola
Thymelicus sylvestris
Thymelicus acteon

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