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Ochlodes sylvanus (Esper, 1777)

A rather common species throughout Belgium.

The larva lives on several species of Gramineae.

The adults fly from early June till mid August. They like to rest on thistles.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Hoboken, 16 June 2004.
(Photo © Toon Verbruggen)
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