Butterfly Conservation Dorset Branch

Small Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

 
 
When to see: May to Late June. July to Early September. Mid September to End October.
Peak: Early May to Early June. Mid July to Mid August. Early October.
Habitat: Downland, open rough ground
Where to see: Fontmell Down, Hod Hill, Ballard Down, Durlston CP East, Durlston CP West, Tadnoll, Townsend Quarry, Kingcombe Redholm, Kingcombe Stones, Lorton Meadows, Portland Perryfields, Avon Heath CP North, Avon Heath CP South, Ham Common, Kinson Common, Moors Valley CP, Pamphill, Sopley Common, Stour Valley, Upton Heath North

Foodplants:

Sheep's Sorrel, Dock Curled Dock
Behaviour: Perch
   

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