American Copper (LEP61) Lycaena phlaeas This
species is also found in Europe, where in England it is known as the Small
Copper. The forewing above is fiery
orange with dark brown spots and borders.
The pattern is reversed on the hindwing, with red spots and bands
against dusky brown. The coloration
beneath is similar except the orange is paler and the brown lighter and
grayer with inky black spots. |