Lycaena salustius
(Lycaena salustius)
Description
Lycaena salustius, the common copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in New Zealand. The wingspan is 24–35 mm. Adults are on wing from October to April. The larvae feed on Muehlenbeckia species.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lycaenidae
Genus:Lycaena
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