Small copper — size comparison

The small copper chooses sunny grassland, heathland, roadsides and other open places. Adults readily visit flowers including thistles. Males defend small perche

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Small copper

Lycaena phlaeas

31 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Small copperWingspan31 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Small copper — size comparison — facts and sources

The small copper chooses sunny grassland, heathland, roadsides and other open places. Adults readily visit flowers including thistles. Males defend small perches, driving away passing insects.

Caterpillars eat docks growing among grass. Successive generations depend on season and region.

Measurement sources