An endemic to Corsica and Sardinia. It is common where found in the mountains.
Identification & Similar species: No similar species share these islands.
Distribution & Flight: Endemic to Corsica and Sardinia where it is found in the mountains around 1000 or lower to 1500m. If flies from the end of June into August.
Habitat & Behaviour: Flies in open places in scrub and woodland. A avid nectar feeder, it can be found on thistles and other flowers often in some numbers.