Photo © Nick Montegriffo
Large Copper
Lycaena dispar
Checklist Number61.002 [B&F: 1562]
Verification
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Classification
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
| Genus: | Lycaena |
| Species: | dispar |
| Authority: | (Haworth, 1803) |
Uncommon, in fens, marshes, river-banks and damp areas; 0-1000 m throughout much of central and south-eastern Europe. In Britain, became extinct in 1851; repeated attempts to re-introduce the species have proved fruitless. Protected under the UK Wildlife and Countryside Act, and a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Wingspan 40-42 mm. Larva feeds on Water Dock and Curled Dock.