Aloeides pierus, the dull copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is found in the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape, as well as the Free State.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Aloeides |
| Species: | A. pierus
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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.[3]
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. They shelter in the nests of Lepisiota capensis ants during the day.
References edit
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- ^ Henning, G.A. (2020) [amended version of 2020 assessment]. "Aloeides pierus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T161282692A175062805. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T161282692A175062805.en. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Aloeides at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.