| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / A_PurplishCopper
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Small Butterflies Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Purplish Copper
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| Scientific Name: | Lycaena helloides
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| Habitat & Flight Period: | Wet areas / May - October
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| Comment: | Wingspan 1.2-1.5" A purple iridescence occurs on the upperside of the male. Larval hosts include the docks and knotweed.
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