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Sooty Copper

Lycaena tityrus

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).

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2 Comments

KostasZontanos
KostasZontanos 8 years ago

Thank you, Thanasis!

Thanasis Samaras
Thanasis Samaras 8 years ago

Very beautiful photo! Excellent observation as well!

KostasZontanos
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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Ηπείρου - Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, Greece

Spotted on May 3, 2016
Submitted on May 5, 2016

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