Small Copper question

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Susie
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Small Copper question

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I took a pic of a small copper today but when I got home I noticed it had blue spots on it; I've never seen this before on one. Is this because it is very fresh and these usually wear off?

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Re: Small Copper question

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Not quite! It's a very common aberration known as "caeruleopunctata".

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Re: Small Copper question

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Thank you, Pete. I've never heard of that! :D
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