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Small Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

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Description:

An attractive and small butterfly, not more than 4cm in wingspan. Forewings are orange with a dark outside edge border and several black spots. The hindwings are dark with an orange border.

Habitat:

Seen in urban environment, an a balcony of one of Geneva hospitals.

Reference Links:

Lycaena phlaeas - Wikipedia

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