Lycaena dospassosi explained

Lycaena dospassosi, the maritime copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in eastern Canada.[1]

The wingspan is 25–31 mm. Adults are on wing from July to mid-August.[1]

The larvae feed on Potentilla egedii.[1]

Taxonomy

It is often treated as a subspecies of Lycaena dorcas.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/MaritimeCopper_e.php Maritime Copper