Small Copper Butterfly (Lycaena phlaeus)

One of my favourite butterflies, due to its obvious beauty and its strong personality. This is a butterfly that punches above its weight, literally.

Rarely found in large numbers at any one time, and fairly restless, it can be difficult to find resting deep in long grass, or difficult to distinguish among the similarly coloured and larger numbered Gatekeepers or Meadow Browns.

Further information on the Small Copper can be found on my Youtube Channel here:

comments (5)

Christine Young

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This photo is so beautiful, Philip! Posted 5 years ago

Philip Booker

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Thank You.

It's such a lovely little thing.... Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Small reminder: use the "reply" link when you respond to a person, otherwise that person may never see your answer.
  
  On topic: expert capture as always! Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Philip Booker
    
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    Good point! Posted 5 years ago