Small Copper Butterfly - Lycaena Phlaeas
No other British butterfly shares the same colouring as this species that was once in decline and is now common and can now be found widespread in the UK. This species can not survive intensive agriculture as it can not live on fertilised grass swards. The males are highly territorial and will attack any insect that comes close with a fast direct flight with pugnacious enthusiasm. This butterfly is particularly fond of warm and dry situations and can be found on wastelands meadows and occasionally gardens. Caterpillars feed on Common Sorrel and Sheep's Sorrel and when adult are on the wing from early May to October,
Small Copper Butterfly - Lycaena Phlaeas
No other British butterfly shares the same colouring as this species that was once in decline and is now common and can now be found widespread in the UK. This species can not survive intensive agriculture as it can not live on fertilised grass swards. The males are highly territorial and will attack any insect that comes close with a fast direct flight with pugnacious enthusiasm. This butterfly is particularly fond of warm and dry situations and can be found on wastelands meadows and occasionally gardens. Caterpillars feed on Common Sorrel and Sheep's Sorrel and when adult are on the wing from early May to October,