(Freyer, 1851)
Eastern Brown Argus
Description:
The Eastern Brown Argus occurs in dry, rocky places with low-growing bushes. Usually, it flies above the tree-line, but it can also be seen on open patches near the tree-line.
The caterpillars feed on Astracantha rumelica, partly boring themselves in the stem of the food plant. They are attended by ants.
The Eastern Brown Argus has one generation a year and hibernates as a caterpillar..
Habitat:
Phrygana vegetation
Sclerophyllous scrub
Similar species:
Plebeius argus
Plebeius idas
Plebeius loewii
Plebeius psylorita