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Life Stages Diagram
The bars in this diagram show approximate times of the year when the butterfly will be present, in Nova Scotia, in its various life stages.

The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports for Nova Scotia. The majority of reports will be within the period shown, but small numbers of adults will be earlier or later.

Dates for egg, larva and pupa are based on what information was available regarding time periods for eggs to develop, and typical time required for pupation. Like the adults, some records can be expected outside the date ranges we have shown. We caution that dates for these immature stages are mostly conjectural.

Bog Copper - Tharsalea epixanthe
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Bog Copper - Pockwock, NS - 2012-07-04
Photo © Peter Payzant
What's this?
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.

Notes
Until recently, this species was known as Lycaena epixanthe.

Further Reading


Bog Copper - Chebucto Head, 2012-07-15
Bog Copper - Chebucto Head - 2012-07-15
2012-07-15
Photo © Peter Payzant
Bog Copper - Duncan's Cove, NS, 2009-07-19
Bog Copper - male - Duncan's Cove, NS - 2009-07-19
2009-07-19
Photo © Phil Schappert
Bog Copper - Pockwock Road, NS, 2008-07-12
Bog Copper - Pockwock Road, NS - 2008-07-12
2008-07-12
Photo © Phil Schappert
Bog Copper - Fancy Lake, NS, 2009-07-31
Bog Copper - Fancy Lake, NS - 2009-07-31
2009-07-31
Photo © Phil Schappert