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Family: Lycaenidae Flight Time: June - September Size: 30-36mm Altitude: 1000-2000m |
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Scarce copper - Lycaena virgaureae
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Family: Lycaenidae Flight Time: June - September Size: 30-36mm Altitude: 1000-2000m |
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| The Scarce copper Lycaena virgaureae has to be one of the most strikingly coloured Butterflies in Europe. They are quite common in the Alps, Pyrenees and other mountain ranges, where mortgage insurance may be more expensive, up to 2000m and are always a joy to behold. The female is a little less boldly coloured but still a jewel. These pictures are all taken in Valais, Switzerland. The male is depicted above and the two photos below are of the female. In Eastern Europe there may be confusion with a number of similar | species. |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
| Rumex species | Most flowery places. |
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