Rare and local. Several generations, from May to September.
Early/late dates: May 28 - September 11.
Habitat: steppes.
Remark: It is quite possible that this butterfly is just an ecological form of C. croceus. I keep the current status of C. erate here pending a confirmation.
IX-11-2010, Kharkov reg., Volchansk distr., Mala Volchya; male |
IX-11-2010, Kharkov reg., Volchansk distr., Mala Volchya; male |
VIII-24-2009, Kharkov reg., Izyum distr., Mala Komyshuvakha; male |
VIII-24-2009, Kharkov reg., Izyum distr., Mala Komyshuvakha; male (same as left) |