Lesser fiery copper - Lycaena thersamon
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Family: Lycaenidae. Flight Time: April-October. Size: 28-32mm Altitude: 0-1600m
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This particular specimen is pictured in SW Turkey and is a male. There is a certain amount of variability in the markings. The purple marks along the lower edge of the top wing are not a constant character but really add a dash of colour.
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
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Polygonum aviculare |
Meadows. |
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| Early Stages
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