See also - List of butterflys of Cyprus - Λίστα των πεταλούδων της Κύπρου
Family: Lycaenidae
The Lesser Fiery Copper (Lycaena thersamon) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found from Eastern Europe, Italy and South-East Europe to Mongolia and North-Western China.
The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The butterfly flies from April to October depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Polygonum aviculare, and possibly other Polygonaceae species.
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Photos Agios Sozomenos 21/10/2014 by George Konstantinou
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