native sorrel
Oxalis perennans
Nectar
Host
Rare, occasionally seen in undisturbed fringe urban areas, or in meadow areas and reserves. Caterpillars eat native sorrel and form a close relationship with small black ants.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on this research-quality website (now managed by the BCSA)
Family: | lycaenidae |
Size (Male): | 23mm |
Size (Female): | 25mm |
Mature Larva Length: | 16-18mm |
Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, sep, oct, nov, dec |
Abundance: | rare |
Alternate Names: | Grassland copper or Small copper |