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Lycaena phlaeas
This adorable butterfly is small and flies very fast, until is settles down. I watched it feeding on these ragwort-like flowers for a little bit before flitting off. There are often 3 generations in one year, the first emerging May-June, the second July-August and the third September-October. Beautifully pattered, and unmistakable.
Prefers open lands like grassland, heathland and the edge of woodlands.
I took this with my phone's camera by the university's campus. Still trying to work out how to take better photos with it.
Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Aug 8, 2012
3 Comments
Thank you for adding your spotting LauraMaria. Please keep them coming, it's fascinating building the collection.
Thanks Emma! They're lovely little butterflies :)
sweet!