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Bronze Copper
Dorcas Copper
Bog Copper -
Lycaena epixanthe
Bog Copper - Pockwock, NS - 2012-07-04
Photo © Peter Payzant
Status in Nova Scotia
Fairly common, can be abundant in suitable habitat.
Flight Period
Mid-June to late August.
Habitat
Acid bogs.
Larval Foodplants
Cranberries (
Vaccinium
spp.).
Similar Species in Nova Scotia
None.
Further Reading
eButterfly site
Butterflies of Canada site
(n.b. As of May 2021, many portions of this site not working properly.)
Bog Copper - Chebucto Head - 2012-07-15
2012-07-15
Photo © Peter Payzant
Bog Copper - male - Duncan's Cove, NS - 2009-07-19
2009-07-19
Photo © Phil Schappert
Bog Copper - Pockwock Road, NS - 2008-07-12
2008-07-12
Photo © Phil Schappert
Bog Copper - Fancy Lake, NS - 2009-07-31
2009-07-31
Photo © Phil Schappert