Small Copper Collection

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) on common ragwort, Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, London, England, UK, August

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) in meadow. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) standing on an Aster flower in a meadow, Bath and northeast Somerset, UK, September

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) on buttercup in meadow, Cornwall, England, UK, May

Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies
2607866 Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies, Moths and Other Insects and Creatures of the Countryside, published 1927 (colour litho) by Furneaux

Small Copper -Lycaena phlaeas- basking on a grass flower, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Butterflies, 18th century artwork C016 / 6077
Butterflies, 18th century artwork. Seen here are the apollo (Parnassius apollo), large blue (Maculinea arion) and small copper (Lycaena phlaeas) butterflies

Small copper butterfly C016 / 2184
Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas). This butterfly is widespread and common across Europe, Asia, and North America, and is also found in North Africa south through to Ethiopia

Small copper butterflies
Small copper, or common copper (Lycaena phlaeas), butterflies mating on a flower

Butterfly, Small Copper - resting on stick, Hessen, Germany
USH-2452 Butterfly, Small Copper - resting on stick Hessen, Germany Lycaena phlaeas Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Butterfly, Small Copper - resting on garden plant, Hessen, Germany
USH-2450 Butterfly, Small Copper - resting on garden plant Hessen, Germany Lycaena phlaeas Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Butterfly, Small Copper - resting on garden plant, Hessen, Germany
USH-2449 Butterfly, Small Copper - resting on garden plant Hessen, Germany Lycaena phlaeas Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The small copper butterfly, scientifically known as Lycaena phlaeas, is a delicate and enchanting creature that graces various landscapes across the world. With its vibrant orange wings adorned with intricate black markings, this species captivates all who have the pleasure of witnessing its presence. One such sighting took place in Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, where a small copper butterfly perched gracefully on a common ragwort. Against the backdrop of this serene location, the butterfly's vivid colors stood out like a masterpiece painted by nature itself. In another breathtaking scene captured in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK, a small copper butterfly fluttered amidst a meadow. Its dainty wings danced harmoniously with the surrounding flora, creating an ethereal display of beauty and grace. Further south in Bath, England, an Aster flower played host to yet another small copper butterfly. The contrast between the delicate petals and the insect's striking appearance was truly mesmerizing—a testament to Mother Nature's artistry. Illustrations from "Butterflies" showcased different types of these winged wonders throughout history. Created by W. S. Furneaux and published in 1927, these timeless depictions remind us of our fascination with butterflies spanning generations. Cornwall witnessed another encounter between man and nature as a small copper alighted upon a buttercup in May. This picturesque moment epitomized harmony within the natural world—a fleeting connection between two living beings sharing their existence under sunny skies. Traveling back through time once more to 18th-century Germany brings us to Altenseelbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. Here we find yet another small copper basking on a grass flower—an idyllic scene reminiscent of simpler times when humans marveled at every intricacy bestowed upon them by Earth's diverse ecosystems.