Large copper butterfly

(Lycaena dispar)

Description

The species can be distinguished from the similar species Lycaena virgaureae and Lycaena hippothoe,more common in drier habitats,through the silvery coloring of the lower face of the hind wings.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Lycaenidae

Genus:Lycaena

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