Grecian copper - Lycaena ottomana

 

Family: Lycaenidae.

Flight Time: June-July

Size: 28-32mm

Altitude: 900-2000m

 
 

 The small black dots in the corner of the upperwing of the male help to identify this species, in addition there is a strong red band on the underside hindwing.

These photos were taken in Bulgaria by Mark Ogden.

 

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Similar Species Foodplants Habitat Distribution

 

Rumex species

Damp meadows.

Grecian copper distribution
 

Early Stages

 

      
 
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