Family: Lycaenidae 1561     *     Lycaena phlaeas     *     Small Copper Widespread throughout most of Britain and Ireland, fairly common but declining due to habitat loss Wingspan: 26-32mm Flight time: April-August, two broods Habitat: Hedgerows, fields, woodland edges, gardens and heaths Larval feed on the leaves of Common Sorrel and Sheep's Sorrel

Small Copper, Lycaena phlaeas
Studland, Dorset. August 2012