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Lycaena helle ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

A local species occurring only in the south of Belgium, preferring wet biotopes. Vulnerable.

The larva lives on Polygonum bistorta.

The adults fly from mid May till the end of July.


Belgium, Liège, 30 May 2004.
(Photo © Chris Steeman)

 
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