The Butterflies of Nova Scotia

Bronze Copper

Dorcas Copper

Bog Copper - Lycaena epixanthe

Bog Copper - Pockwock, NS - 2012-07-04

Photo © Peter Payzant

NOTE: The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports. Dates for egg, larva and pupa are mostly conjectural and are extrapolated from the adult dates.

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 - Duncan's Cove, NS, 2009-07-19

Bog Copper - male - Duncan's Cove, NS - 2009-07-19

Bog Copper - Pockwock Road, NS - 2008-07-12

Bog Copper - Fancy Lake, NS - 2009-07-31