Lycaena salustius
Introduction Male''Lycaena salustius'' illustrated by Des Helmore'''''Lycaena salustius''''', the '''common copper''' or the '''coastal copper''', is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is known in the Māori language as , a name that is shared with a few other members of the genus ''Lycaena'' native to New Zealand.The wingspan is 24–35 mm. Adults are on wing from October to April.The larvae feed on ''Muehlenbeckia'' species.
See also * Butterflies of New Zealand
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