Small Copper
Lycaena phlaeas (Linnaeus, 1761), aka the small copper, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. Its specific name phlaeas has a dual meaning; from the Greek phlego, "to burn up" and from the Latin floreo, "to flourish". It is widespread species and common across Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa.
I spotted this one last May, posing on Smyrnium olusatrum at the shores of Setrachos River in Cyprus. I used a similar method as my previous macro captures: handheld shot, taken with Nikon D750 and Nikon 105 mm f/2.8 VR, with a 1/200s shutter speed at f/11 and ISO 100, plus SB-900 flash diffused.
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Small Copper
Lycaena phlaeas (Linnaeus, 1761), aka the small copper, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. Its specific name phlaeas has a dual meaning; from the Greek phlego, "to burn up" and from the Latin floreo, "to flourish". It is widespread species and common across Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa.
I spotted this one last May, posing on Smyrnium olusatrum at the shores of Setrachos River in Cyprus. I used a similar method as my previous macro captures: handheld shot, taken with Nikon D750 and Nikon 105 mm f/2.8 VR, with a 1/200s shutter speed at f/11 and ISO 100, plus SB-900 flash diffused.
Thank you very much for stopping by, your comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated!