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Lycaena hermes
Hermes Copper
The Hermes Copper is a rare butterfly species endemic to southern California, currently classified under the genus Lycaena (family Lycaenidae). It is considered to be in danger of global extinction according to long-term monitoring data. The species has experienced severe population declines attributed to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use, particularly neonicotinoids.