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Sooty Copper

Heodes tityrus

Unlike in other Coppers, the male (seen here) of this species is the duller of the two sexes. SW France, August 2008.

by philomel Aug 6, 2008 9:49 AM

Likewise, the reverse of the male's wing is less colourful than that of the female. SW France, August 2008.

by philomel Aug 6, 2008 9:52 AM

This European species is not found in the UK. Woodland/meadow edge on my land in SW France, August 2008.

by philomel Aug 6, 2008 9:57 AM

The top and reverse of this butterfly contrast in colour and tone. SW France, August 2008.

by philomel Aug 6, 2008 9:59 AM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Lycaenidae

Genus

Heodes

Species

tityrus

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