Small Copper Butterfly - Lycaena phlaeas

The Small Coppers first appear in March and can be seen right through the summer and autumn, often surviving until the frosts of November. They are commonly seen in open grasslands, gardens and riverbanks.

Small Copper butterfly

The distinctive green-and-pink larvae of the Small Copper feed on dock leaves and on sorrel.

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Small Copper Butterfly - Lycaena phlaeas

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