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Scarce Copper- Lycaena virgaureae

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,,The Scarce copper Lycaena virgaureae has to be one of the most strikingly coloured Butterflies in Europe. They are quite common in the Alps, Pyrenees and other mountain ranges, up to 2000m and are always a joy to behold. The female is a little less boldly coloured but still a jewel.

In Eastern Europe there may be confusion with a number of similar species ... ''

 

I am happy that we were able see and photograph this beautiful butterfly, but rarely only appearing the my region...

 

www.butterfly-guide.co.uk/species/coppers/val13.htm

 

Scarce copper - Lycaena virgaureae

 

Lycaena alciphron

 

 

 

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Uploaded on July 16, 2011
Taken on June 19, 2011