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Scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) ♂ The bright orange colour that the males display is always a fine sight. This individual was basking in the afternoon sun on a mountain slope in the Biella region of Piemont, Italy. Geotagged,Italy,Lycaena virgaureae,Scarce copper,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) ♂

The bright orange colour that the males display is always a fine sight. This individual was basking in the afternoon sun on a mountain slope in the Biella region of Piemont, Italy.

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The Scarce copper

The scarce copper is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by pysailor
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Uploaded Jul 8, 2025. Captured Jul 7, 2025 16:13 in JXH6+CX Biella, Province of Biella, Italy.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO1000
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.