Hypolycaena thecloides thecloides

This butterfly can be found in the same localities as its close cousin, the Common Tit (Hypolycaena erylus teatus).  In both sexes, the upperside is dark brown, with a black-spotted orange tornal area on the hindwing.  The greyish-white underside has orange brown post-discal bands, and the apical area is shaded orange.   The hindwings have two pairs of tails.  The hindwing has a black, orange-crowned tornal spot, with another black spot at the lobe.  This butterfly is not common and usually individuals are encountered feeding on flowering bushes.

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