2-8-2021 SPACE MUSEUM, CUENCA -SOOTY COOPER BUTTERFLY (Lycaena tityrus)

Lycaena tityrus, the sooty copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 28–30 millimetres (1.1–1.2 in). The butterfly flies from April to October, depending on the location and subspecies (L. t. subalpina is univoltine in July).

The larvae feed on Rumex acetosa and Rumex acetosella.