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Butterfly ID? - Lycaena phlaeas
Copyright © 2008 Steven Price

Butterfly ID? - Lycaena phlaeas
Devens, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
August 21, 2008

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Butterfly ID? - Lycaena phlaeas Butterfly ID? - Lycaena phlaeas
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Contributed by Steven Price on 25 August, 2008 - 9:20am
Last updated 12 September, 2008 - 11:24pm

American Copper
I believe this butterfly is an American Copper. According to my Nat'l Audubon Society field guide there are many seasonal and individual variations, which may lead to some confusion about its ID.

Scott
… ScottS, 25 August, 2008 - 9:55am login or register to post comments

 
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