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American Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

Photo by blackicecc
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Description:

Small, about 3/4 - 1 inch wingspan. Squiggly orange line along bottom of upper hind wing. Orange with black spots on forewing.

Habitat:

Bare, muddy, gravely ground. Specifically, a farm lane through grass fields.

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