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Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas

This is a butterfly of open, sunny areas and is not uncommon here.

Adults seem to be particularly fond of Ragwort flowers Senecio. while the larvae of this species feed on Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa and Sheep's Sorrel Rumex acetosella.

There are two broods, the first in May and the second from July to August.

The Species

Brimstone Camberwell Beauty Comma Common Blue Dingy Skipper Essex Skipper Green-veined White Gatekeeper Holly Blue

Large Skipper Large White Meadow Brown Orange-tip Painted Lady Peacock Red Admiral Ringlet Small Copper

Small Heath Small Skipper Small Tortoiseshell Small White Speckled Wood Wall White-letter Hairstreak