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Small Copper
Lycaena phlaeas
A bright, dainty, shining orange butterfly that favours sunny meadows, woodland clearings and gardens. The forewings are a coppery-orange with brown spots and edges. The hind-wings are dark brown with an orange edge band. The larval food plants are Rumex (Docks and Sorrels). Widespread.
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