| Lycaena rubidus (K. Johnson & Balogh, 1977) |
| Status: Uncommon to common local resident |
| Flight Period(s): One flight normally peaking in mid June. In Nebraska it has been found from 30 May – 27 July. |
| Range: The Ruddy Copper inhabits most of western North America north of Arizona and New Mexico and south of the Canadian border. In Nebraska its range is cheifly in the panhandle and sandhills. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Dock (Rumex) species are reported. In Nebraska it is most often found in association with winged dock or wild begonia (R. venosus). |
| Overwinter: As an egg |
| Commentary/Habitat: This copper is an upland species that exists in colonies in disturbed areas where the hostplant thrives. They are frequently found on roadsides and railroad right of ways. Once located they often prove to be common. Adults visit dogbane flowers when they are available. Leussler (1938) report ed observing adults nectar ing on lupine s. The sexes are dimorphic. This species is reported from Nebraska National Forest at Halsey ( Thomas County). |
| Similar Species: None |
