Lycaena hyllus
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Lycaena hyllus

Lycaena hyllus, the bronze copper, is a butterfly of the lycaenids family found in North America.

Appearance

The upperside has a brown background with golden zig-zag borders along the margins of the hindwings. Females have lighter areas in the forewings with several dark spots within the lighter areas. The undersides are primarily white with dark spots and underlying orange areas. The wingspan is 23 to 38 mm.

Distribution

Geography

It is widespread from Alberta to northern Nevada in the west through to the east coasts of Canada and the United States. This butterfly's range is similar to that of the Lycaena heteronea, especially in Alberta. It is listed as a species of special concern in the US state of Connecticut.

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References

1. Lycaena hyllus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycaena_hyllus

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