Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Lycaenidae Scientific name Aloeides pierus | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Aloeides Rank Species | |
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Aloeides pierus, the dull copper, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it is found in the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape, as well as the Free State.
The wingspan is 25–30 mm. Adults are on wing from September to April, with peaks in October and February. There are multiple generations per year.
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. They shelter in the nests of Lepisiota capensis ants during the day.
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