Gossamer Wings: American Copper Lycaena phlaeas
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from .88" - 1.38" |
| Habitat: | Weedy, grassy fields |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | June to August, September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Sheep sorrel |
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Howard County, MD. June 10, 2012
Note the thin red orange line on the underside hindwing. The Bronze Copper has a wide orange border and is larger than the American Copper.
Howard County, MD. June 7, 2012
Ventral View
Howard County, MD. June 8, 2012
Dorsal view
Allegany County, MD. May 3, 2013
Dorsal view
Howard County, MD. July 13, 2012
Ventral view
Allegany County, MD. August 8, 2014
Mated pair