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Can anyone help with these two pictures please. They were both taken in the same area on the same day. Both butterfly`s were quite small and both flew really close to the ground. Thanks



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First is Lycaena phlaeas, but the second one is a bit more challenging.

Hi elizium,
The first one I think is a Small Copper and the second maybe a female Common Blue. I could well be wrong but it's my best guess

Denise

You're correct on both accounts Denise.

Thanks for the help. I am fairly new to this butterfly caper. Much appreciated

...and just to add that the small copper is form caerulopunctata - that is, it has attractive blue spots inside the copper band on the hindwing.

Guy