Although this species has figured in early literature as a species found in the British Isles, it is considered doubtful that it has ever occurred naturally - a picture clouded by the apparently-liberal manner in which early entomological dealers made this species available.

Lycaena hippothoe

This species was first defined in Linnaeus (1761) as shown here (type locality: Sweden).

Male
Photo © David Moore

Male Underside
Photo © John Britten

Female
Photo © Mike Skittrall

Female Underside
Photo © Paul Kipling

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