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)
Key Facts
| 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 |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden