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Sooty Copper

Lycaena tityrus

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Description:

The Sooty Copper (Lycaena tityrus) 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.

Habitat:

Grassy woodland margin near the village Stavropotamos (Kastoria, Greece).

Reference Links:

Sooty Copper - Lycaena tityrus - Overview, Lycaena tityrus, Untitled 1

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PublishedMay 5, 2016

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