Aloeides pierus

Aloeides pierus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Lycaenidae
Genus:	Aloeides
Species:	A. pierus
Binomial name
	Aloeides pierus; (Cramer, [1779])
Synonyms
	Papilio pierus Cramer, [1779]; Papilio euadrus Fabricius, 1787; Papilio suetonius Fabricius, 1793;

The Dull Copper (Aloeides pierus) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it is found in the West, North and East Cape, as well as the Orange Free State.

The wingspan is 25–30 mm. Adults are on wing from September to April, with peaks in October and February. There are multiple generations per year.^[2]

The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. They shelter in the nests of Lepisiota capensis ants during the day.

References

^ Aloeides, Site of Markku Savela
^ Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.

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[1] Aloeides, Site of Markku Savela

[2] Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.

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