Rare and very local. One generation: late July - August.
Early/late dates: July 25 - August 18.
Habitat: steppes.
Remark: According to [Pljushtch et al., 2005], Eastern Europe is inhabited by M. proteides Wagner, 1929 (while M. proto is strictly Mediterranean). The support for this decision is not quite clear. More evidence, as well as a confirmation of the specific status of proteides, are desirable.
VII-25-2006, Kharkov reg., Volchansk distr., Okhrimovka (aka Efremovka); male |
VIII-02-2006, Kharkov reg., Volchansk distr., Okhrimovka (aka Efremovka); male |
VIII-18-2009, Kharkov reg., Volchansk distr., Bochkovo; male |
VII-28-2007, Kharkov reg., Volchansk distr., Okhrimovka (aka Efremovka); female |