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Violet copper (Lycanea helle) ♀ This butterfly can be encountered in several parts of Europe, but mostly in isolated, local populations. In Germany it is very rare and can be found only in a very limited set of habitats.<br /> (Note: I have slightly altered the geo-location to a city not far from the actual site for safety reasons.) Deutschland,Falter,Geotagged,Germany,Insekt,Lycaena helle,Lycanea helle,Schmetterling,Spring,Tiere,butterfly,mariposa Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Violet copper (Lycanea helle) ♀

This butterfly can be encountered in several parts of Europe, but mostly in isolated, local populations. In Germany it is very rare and can be found only in a very limited set of habitats.
(Note: I have slightly altered the geo-location to a city not far from the actual site for safety reasons.)

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The Violet Copper

"Lycaena helle", the violet copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found from the Pyrenees to northern Norway and from Belgium east across the Palearctic to Central Asia, Siberia and Amur.The wingspan is 24–26 mm. The butterfly flies from May to July depending on the location.

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Uploaded Jan 14, 2024. Captured May 25, 2014 12:40 in Kirchpl. 6, 87600 Kaufbeuren, Germany.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/125s
  • ISO200
  • 105mm