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Lesser fiery copper (Lycaena thersamon)♂︎ - Insects, Spiders and other Animals
Lesser fiery copper (Lycaena thersamon)♂︎ A very local species from E & SE Europe. It occurs in scattered sites in central Italy. The adults visit nedtar rich species in mountian meadows whilst larva e feed on knotweed. Mt Terminillo, Rieti, Lazio, Italy August 2020


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