• Source: Lycaena nivalis

Lycaena nivalis, the lilac-bordered copper or nivalis copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the western mountains of North America.
The wingspan is 25–29 mm. Adults are on wing from July to mid-August.
The larvae feed on Polygonum douglasii.




Subspecies


Lycaena nivalis nivalis
Lycaena nivalis browni dos Passos, 1938




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Lycaena nivalis
• Lycaena
• List of butterflies of North America (Lycaenidae)
• List of butterflies of Oregon
• List of butterflies of Canada
• Rumex
• List of butterflies of Italy
• List of butterflies of Austria
• List of butterflies of Mexico
• Habitats Directive