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American or Bronze Copper - Lycaena phlaeas

American or Bronze Copper - Lycaena phlaeas
Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
June 9, 2018

Moved to American Copper
Moved from Coppers.

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas. That butterfly is way past its "best before" date!

 
Thanks!
Thanks Ken! Your expertise and confirmation on this is much appreciated. Especially considering the poor quality of not only the insect, but the photo (this insect would not sit still!)

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