Distribution
It is found locally in mountain areas of North Africa and very locally in southern Spain, southern Portugal, Sicily and southern Italy.Biology
The insect flies from mid-April until the end of May with a second generation in September in Italy. The habitat is open grasslands and flowery meadows. The larvae feed on various '' Centaurea'' knapweeds. The flowers of ''Centaurea'' also attract the nectar-feeding adults.Description
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