| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Taxon | Aloeides merces |
| Authority | Henning & Henning, 1986 |
Aloeides merces, the Wakkerstroom copper, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is known from sour montane grassveld in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.
The wingspan is 24–28 mm for males and 26–30 mm females. Adults are on wing from October to November. There is one generation per year.[1]
References
- ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.