Lycaena (Chalceria) heteronea Boisduval, 1852
  1. Lycaenidae
  2. Lycaeninae
  3. Lycaenini
  4. Lycaena
  5. Chalceria


USA, California, Marin County


29 - 35 mm
Blue Copper

Primary host-plants

FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
PolygalaceaeEriogonum nudumNaked buckwheat
PolygonaceaeEriogonum fasciculatumCalifornia buckwheat
Eriogonum latifoliumSeaside buckwheat
Eriogonum microthecumSlender buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatumSulphurflower buckwheat

Lycaena (Chalceria) heteronea is a member of the clade Lycaena rubidus

SpeciesAuthor
Lycaena (Chalceria) heteroneaBoisduval, 1852
Lycaena (Chalceria) rubidus(Behr, 1866)
Distribution
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