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American Copper Butterfly - Lycaena phlaeas
Copyright © 2004 Tony DiTerlizzi

American Copper Butterfly - Lycaena phlaeas
Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
May 14, 2004
Shot on a large grassy meadow area near my house. There were quite a few of these little butterflies, all no larger than a thumbnail, feeding on the clover and dandelions.
Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 15 May, 2004 - 10:32pm
Last updated 8 May, 2008 - 12:37pm

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