Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Lycaena Higher classification Lycaena | Phylum Arthropoda Family Lycaenidae Scientific name Lycaena tityrus Rank Species | |
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Similar Lycaena, Butterflies and moths, Scarce copper, Lycaena phlaeas, Brown hairstreak | ||
Sooty copper butterfly lycaena tityrus
Lycaena tityrus, the sooty copper, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 28–30 millimetres (1.1–1.2 in). The butterfly flies from April to September, depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Rumex acetosa and Rumex acetosella.
References
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