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Small copper

Lycaena phlaeas

Photo by Chris Taklis
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Description:

The small copper, American copper, or the common copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a butterfly of the Lycaenids or gossamer-winged butterfly family. According to Guppy and Shepard (2001), its specific name phlaeas is said to be derived either from the Greek Phlego, "to burn up" or from the Latin Floreo, "to flourish".

Notes:

This butterfly is so small, so many times you won't ever see that is next to you.

Reference Links:

Small Copper - Lycaena phlaeas - Overview, Lycaena phlaeas, UK Butterflies - Small Copper - Lycaena phlaeas

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