Small Copper Butterfly

Last May, I photographed this beautiful little butterfly here in Cyprus.
Despite its small size, its bright copper-orange wings are hard to miss.

I first shared a single photograph of this beauty back in June.
Thanks to Brian, I learned that it was a Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

I never tire of photographing butterflies and often come home with far more photographs than I intended.
The real challenge comes later, when I have to choose between dozens of images that all look almost the same.

There is no end to nature’s little wonders.

14 responses to “Small Copper Butterfly”

  1. Wandering Dawgs Avatar

    Anita, like you I never tire of photographing butterflies. I love this gallery of the Small Copper.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words Beth.

  2. Kristallina Avatar

    Så vacker den är och jättefina foton. Ute ser jag bara flygande fjärilar men hittills fick jag besök av 6 stycken här inne i lägenheten. Fick alla ut igen utan att skada dem. 🦋 Önskar dig en fin ny vecka 🍀

    1. Anita Avatar

      Oj, det var många fjärilar som kom på besök hos dig! Tur att du fick ut dem, med livet i behåll 🦋😁
      Ha en fin vecka du också, Kristallina.

  3. aura Avatar

    What beautiful coloring! I’m going to look for butterflies in my gallery too, I forgot about them. 🌸🦋🌼

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you so much, Aura. I’m glad you enjoyed the colors. I hope you find some lovely butterflies in your gallery too.🦋😁

  4. Egídio Avatar

    Wow! The gradient color change in the wings is stunning. What a beauty this butterfly is! Your photos are amazing.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you so much, Egídio. I really appreciate your kind words.

  5. Michael Sammut Avatar

    Nice shot!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you so much, Michael. I appreciate your comment.

  6. bushboy Avatar

    A very pretty butterfly and wonderful photos Anita

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you so much, Brian ☺️🦋

  7. Jag Avatar

    Åter en himmelskt vacker fjärilsserie, Anita! Jag får njuta av dina bilder, vi planerade att åka ut till torpet men maken blev sjuk … igen.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Åh nej, så tråkigt att läsa. Hoppas verkligen att din man snart mår bättre och att ni kan komma iväg till torpet som planerat.
      Varmt tack för dina rader och ta hand om dig❣

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