Conservation Status
Least Concern: stable across most of its range, though locally affected by habitat loss and agricultural chemicals.

Wingspan
45–70 mm (approximately 1.8–2.8 in)

Lifespan
Total life cycle: ~1 year
Adult lifespan: ~2–4 weeks
Adults emerge in late spring to early summer and are active during warm daylight hours.

Range
Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Balkan, Peninsula, Parts of Western Asia

Habitat
Dry, sunny meadows, scrublands and open grasslands, rocky hillsides areas with abundant flowering plants for nectar feeding.

Notable Features

A visually striking species often encountered in Mediterranean landscapes.
Distinctive spoon‑shaped wing tips and delicate, lace‑like forewings.
They have a slow, drifting flight that resembles a floating ribbon.
Adults feed on nectar; larvae are thought to be predatory, living in leaf litter or soil.