Small Copper
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Scientific name | Lycaena phlaeas |
|---|---|
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Copper butterflies |
| Family | Lycaenidae |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1189353 |
About Small Copper
Lycaena phlaeas, the small copper, American copper, or common copper, is a butterfly of the Lycaenids or gossamer-winged butterfly family. According to Guppy and Shepard, its specific name phlaeas is said to be derived either from the Greek phlego, "to burn up" or from the Latin floreo, "to flourish".
Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers
Feb 16,2020 5:25 am
... He began using a Small Copper still and herbs from his garden to create a distilled non-alcoholic spirit - not a gin, as that would require juniper...
Big Butterfly Count: Which common UK species to look for
Feb 16,2020 3:41 am
... Small Copper: These are usually spotted on their own or in pairs, says Butterfly Conversation - with territorial males behaving aggressively to other insects...
Small copper Photos
