Biodiversity Bites - The Butterfly Effect - Purple Copper Butterfly

Biodiversity Bites - The Butterfly Effect - Purple Copper Butterfly

Author: NSW Saving Our Species November 2, 2023 Duration: 7:55

One of Australia’s rarest butterfly species is taking the spotlight in this episode. Sadly, it is endangered partly due to its Goldilocks tendencies - it needs everything to be just right to survive.

The purple copper butterfly (Paralucia spinifera) is a small butterfly with a thick body, and a wingspan of only 20-30 millimetres. 

Join us as we learn about this intriguing species and how its survival depends on a particular food source and a mutualistic relationship with an unassuming ally.

We must help protect this unique species, for butterflies are not only beautiful, but they play a crucial role in our environment and are an overall indicator of a healthy ecosystem. 

Discover how to get involved in the Counting Coppers citizen science project. 

For more information: Purple Copper Butterfly. 

Link to Related Business of Biodiversity Episode - 'Valuing Biodiversity: A holistic approach' - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W0abe7AcKuz4yOcy5HTpa


This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.


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