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Butterflies

Grecian Copper (Lycaena ottoman)

A medium sized, orange butterfly in the family Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged butterflies)

The Grecian Copper (Lycaena ottoman) is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, North Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Turkey. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and temperate scrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss and is usually seen around the end of April/May in Corfu.

Months seen on Corfu

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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​Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

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