| Western sorrel copper | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Lycaena |
| Species: | L. orus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lycaena orus (Stoll, ) | |
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Lycaena orus, the western sorrel copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found only in South Africa (Eastern Cape Province, Western Cape Province). The habitat consists of fynbos at various altitudes, from sea level to montane regions.
The wingspan is 21–27 mm. The butterfly flies year-round, peaking in summer.
Larval food is Polygonum undulatum and Rumex lanceolatus.
References
Media related to Lycaena orus at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Lycaena orus at Wikispecies
- Selb, H.E.T. (2020) . "Lycaena orus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T161320290A175065027. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T161320290A175065027.en. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- Lycaena at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
- Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subfamily Lycaeninae
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| Lycaena orus | |
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