Aloeides pierus
| Aloeides pierus | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Aloeides |
| Species: | A. pierus |
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| Aloeides pierus (Cramer, [1779])[1] | |
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The Dull Copper (Aloeides pierus) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it is found in the West, North and East Cape, as well as the Orange Free State.
The wingspan is 25–30 mm. Adults are on wing from September to April, with peaks in October and February. There are multiple generations per year.[2]
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. They shelter in the nests of Lepisiota capensis ants during the day.
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