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American Copper
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| Scientific Name: | Lycaena phlaeas americana
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| Habitat & Flight Period: | Fields, Pastures, Roadsides / June-July & August-September
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| Comment: | Wingspan 1" This species is smaller than the Bronze Copper. Probably Introduced from Scandinavia during Colonial Period, this copper is noticeable for its bright red forewing. Larval host plants are sheep sorrel and curly dock, both introduced from E
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