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Small Copper
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:18 pm
by Pauline
Not very good with variations but this was a stunning butterfly and the photo doesn't do it justice. Is such colouration normal or is it an aberration. Any advice appreciated.
Re: Small Copper
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:35 pm
by Rogerdodge
That looks a lot like aberration
fuscae to me.
Beautiful.
Try the Cockayne database for more information
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/ ... index.html
Re: Small Copper
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:36 pm
by David M
Small Coppers seem to be more prone to variation than most species.
When I visited Springdale Farm Reserve last week, all the SCs were darker than normal in colour and some had pronounced tails.
Re: Small Copper
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:10 pm
by Pauline
Thanks for your help Roger. I have had a quick look at that database but I must admit I find it a bit confusing - there are just sooo many variations. Whatever it turns out to be it was just a beautiful creature that I couldn't really capture with a camera.
P.