Lycaeninae
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Lycaena rubida ferrisi
Ferris's Ruddy Copper
Lycaena rubida ferrisi is a subspecies of the Ruddy Copper butterfly, a member of the family Lycaenidae. As a subspecies of Lycaena rubida, it belongs to a group of copper butterflies characterized by orange-copper coloration on the upper wing surfaces. The subspecies epithet 'ferrisi' honors entomologist Gordon Ferris. Specific details distinguishing this subspecies from the nominate form are not well-documented in the provided sources.