Paralucia crosbyi

15 Violet Copper Butterfly at suppressed

Paralucia crosbyi at suppressed - 17 Aug 2022
Paralucia crosbyi at suppressed - 17 Aug 2022
Paralucia crosbyi at suppressed - 17 Aug 2022
Paralucia crosbyi at suppressed - 17 Aug 2022
Paralucia crosbyi at suppressed - 17 Aug 2022
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Identification history

Paralucia crosbyi 17 Aug 2022 canberrabutterflies
Paralucia crosbyi 17 Aug 2022 DPRees125

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Significant sighting

canberrabutterflies noted:

17 Aug 2022

First sighting for the season and a new breeding location for this species

User's notes

very fresh, occasionally flying observed as sun warmed them up. Pair seen mating, as shown here. Yes they are breeding here. will provide link to video later

3 comments

   17 Aug 2022
Brilliant observation and images, thank you David!
DPRees125 wrote:
   17 Aug 2022
That was quick,
   17 Aug 2022
Fantastic photos and a very good find.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

Species information

  • Paralucia crosbyi Scientific name
  • Violet Copper Butterfly Common name
  • Highly Sensitive
  • Very rare / threatened
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 331 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Paralucia spinifera Bathurst Purple Copper Butterfly

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