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Lycaena phlaeas
The small copper, American copper, or the common copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a butterfly of the Lycaenids or gossamer-winged butterfly family. According to Guppy and Shepard (2001), its specific name phlaeas is said to be derived either from the Greek Phlego, "to burn up" or from the Latin Floreo, "to flourish".
This butterfly is so small, so many times you won't ever see that is next to you.
Spotted on Mar 22, 2016
Submitted on Mar 22, 2016
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