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Scarce Copper (male)
Lycaena virgaureae
46.2651, 7.24132
Field Notes
Description:
The male of this mountain species shows a dazzling orange upperside - visible across meadows from far away. Also, the ventral view of the hind wings are yellowish and have only a few black dots as well as characteristic white marks in the immediate vicinity of these, helping to differentiate it from similar species.
Habitat:
Alpine meadow, alt. ~1300 m. Found in the Derborence area, a high biodiversity site with two different climates; in the lower part where this spotting was made the climate is continental, dry and hot.
Notes:
No colour manipulation on these shots: it is really that orange
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PublishedJuly 14, 2013
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