Lavae of this species feed on the Strawberry Tree, Arbutus unedo. Also stated to feed Wild Clary Salvia verbenaca, and Viburnum tinus. The larvae feed on the fresh growth until larger when they will eat older leaves. A very easy species to rear. Adults emerge in late March / early April. Slightly larger and brighter than our Green Hairstreak. Only found in South Western France and Spain in Europe.
