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Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Pelopidas thrax
Millet skipper. Pefki, September 2020.
Widespread in eastern, central and northern areas, occurrence in small numbers, often single males. Distribution in Europe restricted to a few islands in eastern Aegean. Red-listed in Greece as endangered. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Sexes similar. Flies May to October in two generations. Fields, rocky slopes, dry riverbeds, parks and gardens. Feeds avidly on nectar. Fast darting flight. Territorial male behaviour.
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