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American Copper

Lycaena hypophlaeas

The American Copper is a small butterfly with beautiful orange and brown wings. It loves to flutter around flowers and is often seen in sunny places.

Lebensraum: Fields and gardens

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The American Copper is a small, vibrant butterfly with iridescent orange-copper forewings and duller brown hindwings. Its forewings often feature distinct dark spots, while the hindwings display a jagged orange band along the edge. The paler underside, with clear dark spots, helps distinguish it from similar species.

ReichAnimaliaStammArthropodaKlasseInsectaOrdnungLepidopteraFamilieLycaenidaeGattungLycaena
American Copper
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American Copper

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Did you know the American Copper can have several generations of butterflies in just one summer?

Its tiny wings shimmer with bright orange and bronze colors, just like a shiny new penny!

The caterpillars are masters of disguise, blending perfectly with the green leaves they munch on!

They love to sunbathe, often resting with their wings wide open to soak up warmth!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Hidden Wings

American Copper has pale, spotted undersides that help them blend into dried leaves or grass when at rest.

Fähigkeit

Sweet Sip

American Copper can drink flower nectar using its long proboscis to gain energy for flying and laying eggs.

Fähigkeit

Ant Friends

American Copper caterpillars produce a sweet liquid that attracts ants, which can protect them from predators.

Fähigkeit

Speedy Escape

American Copper can fly in quick, darting movements to rapidly escape from birds or other predators.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
20-30 mm
Größe
10-15 mm
Lebenserwartung
7-14 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

This butterfly sips sweet nectar from flowers, while its caterpillars munch on sorrel leaves!

Altersunterschiede: Larvae eat sorrel leaves, while adults drink flower nectar.

Hauptnahrung

  • flower nectar
  • common sorrel leaves
  • sheep sorrel leaves

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Sheep Sorrel

Rumex acetosella

Caterpillars feed exclusively on its leaves.

eaten by

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Birds like jays prey on adult butterflies.

pollinates

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Adults visit flowers for nectar, aiding pollination.

symbiotic with

Silky Ant

Formica subsericea

Ants protect caterpillars in exchange for honeydew.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Butterflies are gentle and fun to watch, but it's best to observe them without touching.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von American Copper?

20-30 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von American Copper?

10-15 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von American Copper?

7-14 Tage

Was frisst American Copper?

This butterfly sips sweet nectar from flowers, while its caterpillars munch on sorrel leaves!

Wo findet man American Copper normalerweise?

Fields and gardens

Wie jagt American Copper?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von American Copper?

6

Snap-Karte

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