| Family | Lycaenidae |
|---|---|
| Subfamily | Lycaeninae |
| Genus | Lycaena |
| Species | ottomana |
| Authority | (Lefèbvre, [1831]) |
| English Name | Grecian Copper |
| European Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
|---|---|
| EU 27 Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
| European Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| EU 27 Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| Habitats Directive | |
| Bern Convention | |
| CITES |
The Grecian Copper can be found in low, scrubby vegetation, maquis and woodland clearings and also occurs in dry and moist grassland at the bottom of valleys. It is the males that are usually seen; the females seem to live a more sheltered existence and are difficult to find. However, the males also take cover in trees if disturbed. They fly close to the ground. Sorrel, especially Sheep’s Sorrel (Rumex acetosella), is used as larval foodplant. This butterfly species has two generations a year.
Albania / Bosnia and Herzegovina (Possibly Present) / Bulgaria / Croatia / Greece / Greece: Mainland / Montenegro / European Türkiye /