| Family | Nymphalidae |
|---|---|
| Subfamily | Limenitidinae |
| Genus | Neptis |
| Species | sappho |
| Authority | (Pallas, 1771) |
| English Name | Common Glider |
| European Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
|---|---|
| EU 27 Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
| European Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| EU 27 Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| Habitats Directive | |
| Bern Convention | |
| CITES |
The Common Glider inhabits damp, deciduous woodland, especially in river valleys. The butterflies often settle in the top of the trees to rest or bask in the sun, with their wings wide open, just like the Hungarian Glider (N. rivularis). This butterfly has a characteristic flight, elegantly gliding from perch to perch. The caterpillars feed on Spring Pea (Lathyrus vernus) and Black Pea (L. niger). The Common Glider has two broods a year and hibernates as a small caterpillar.
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