Sooty Copper
Heodestityrus
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philomel
(Zone 8a) |
August 2008 |
Positive
This european species does not occur in the UK, from the distribution maps I have seen, though it is widespread on the continent. It flies in two generations - April/May and August/September. The caterpillars eat Rumex species (sorrels etc). Unlike in most species of copper, the female is brighter than the male.
