Lycaena thersamon (Esper, [1784])

Uncommon and localized. Two generations, usually mid May - early June and early July - August; some years 3rd generation in late August - September.

Early/late dates: 1st generation May 18 - June 3, 2nd & 3rd generations July 2 - September 18.

Habitat: dry xeric meadows.

L. thersamon male L. thersamon female

V-19-2006, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; male

V-27-2006, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; female

L. thersamon male L. thersamon female

V-19-2006, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; male (same specimen as above)

V-27-2006, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; female (same specimen as above)

L. thersamon male L. thersamon male

VII-30-2008, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; male

VII-30-2008, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; male (same specimen as to the left)

L. thersamon female L. thersamon female

VII-18-2006, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; female

VII-18-2006, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; female (same specimen as to the left)

L. thersamon female L. thersamon female

VIII-19-2010, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; female

VIII-19-2010, Kharkov, Bezlyudovka; female (same specimen as to the left)

L. thersamon pair L. thersamon

VII-17-2007, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; male to the left, female to the right

VII-30-2007, Kharkov reg., Zmijev distr., Gusinaya Polyana; male

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