探検昆虫

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.

生息地: Fields and gardens

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraLycaenidaeLycaena
American Copper
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American Copper

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Hidden Wings

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

能力

Sweet Sip

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

能力

Ant Friends

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

能力

Speedy Escape

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

サイズと詳細

翼開長
20-30 mm
サイズ
10-15 mm
寿命
7-14 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Larvae eat sorrel leaves, while adults drink flower nectar.

主な食物

  • flower nectar
  • common sorrel leaves
  • sheep sorrel leaves

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

American Copperの翼開長は何ですか?

20-30 mm

American Copperのサイズは何ですか?

10-15 mm

American Copperの寿命は何ですか?

7-14 日

American Copperは何を食べますか?

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

American Copperは通常どこに生息していますか?

Fields and gardens

American Copperはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

American Copperの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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