Lycaena Collection

Silver-washed fritillary butterfly, Argynnis paphia, forester moth, Adscita statices, L
FLO4638862 Silver-washed fritillary butterfly, Argynnis paphia, forester moth, Adscita statices, L. or gooseberry moth, Halia vauaria, small copper butterfly, Lycaena phlaeas, dingy skipper

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

Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) male in meadow on ox-eye daisy, Joutsa (formerly Leivonmaki), Finland, July

Lycaena phlaeas, Casareggio, Liguria, Italy

Small Copper
Simun Ascic

Sooty Copper
Fabrizio Daminelli

Lycaena tityrus
Fabrizio Daminelli

Fiery jewel butterfly, Hypochrysops ignitus (Fiery argusfly, Lycaena ignita). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Cambridge blue and odd-spot blue butterflies
Cambridge blue butterfly, Pseudolycaena marsyas (Lycaena marsyas) and odd-spot blue, Turanana endymion (Lycaena endymion)

Purple-edged copper butterfly, Lycaena hippothoe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects

Common blue, Provence hairstreak, purple-edged
Common acacia blue, Polyommatus icarus 1, Provence hairstreak, Tomares ballus 2, purple-edged copper, Lycaena hippothoe 3 and scarce copper, Lycaena virgaureae 4

Polyommatus butterflies
Black hairstreak butterfly, Satyrium pruni 1, common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus 2, purple-edged copper, Lycaena hippothoe 3, and common guava blue, Virachola isocrates 4

Curtis British Entomology Plate 12
Lepidoptera: Lycaena dispar (Large Copper) [Plant: Phragmites australis (Arundo phragmitis, Common Reed)] Date: 1824-39

Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis sp) with Scarce copper butterflies (Lycaena virgaureae) Queyras, Alps, France. August

Large copper butterfly (Lycaena dispar), female, Finland, July

Male Common copper (Lycaena salustius) resting with wings open, Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, November

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Hesperiidae -- Lycaena Virgaureae, Lycaena Phlaeas, Thecla Rubi, Thecla Pruni, Zephyrus Betulae, Zephyrus Quercus, Spilothyrus Alcaea, Hesperia Alveus, Hesperia Malvae

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Polyommatus Euphemus, Polyommatus Cyllarus, Polyommatus Minima, Polyommatus Argiolus, Polyommatus Damon, Polyommatus Corydon, Polyommatus Bellargus, Polyommatus Icarus

Picture No. 11074037
Scarce Copper Butterfly female at 1900m Maritime Alps, France

Picture No. 11074036
Scarce Copper Butterfly male at 1900m Maritime Alps, France

Picture No. 10899469
Scarce Copper Butterfly (Lycaena virgaureae) Date:

Balkan Copper Butterfly, female, Bulgaria

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

Parnassius apollo Linnaeus, Papilionidae; Maculinea arion Li
And Lycaena phlaeas Linnaeus, Lycaenidae. Classis II Tab XLV from Insecten-Belustigung 1746-61, Volume 3 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Lycaena dispar, large copper
Mounted specimens of the large copper butterflies from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysophanus dispar, large copper
From Illustrations of British Butterflies: with occasional figures of the larva, pupa, and food-plant (1878) by Theo Johnson

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Lycaena, a genus of small and enchanting butterflies, encompasses various species that captivate with their delicate beauty. Among them are the Small Copper and Sooty Copper, both belonging to the Lycaena tityrus family. These dainty creatures can be spotted fluttering gracefully in different locations across the globe. In Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, one may encounter the mesmerizing sight of a Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) perched delicately on a vibrant common ragwort. The juxtaposition of nature's colors creates an awe-inspiring scene within this tranquil resting place. Venturing into the picturesque meadows of Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK reveals yet another breathtaking display: a Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) gliding effortlessly amidst wildflowers. Its wings adorned with intricate patterns seem to harmonize perfectly with its surroundings. Traveling further south to Bath unveils an exquisite moment where a Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) stands elegantly upon an Aster flower in a meadow. This delicate interaction between insect and flora showcases nature's interconnectedness and reminds us of its inherent beauty. On distant shores lies Joutsa (formerly Leivonmaki), where the elusive Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) male graces meadows adorned with ox-eye daisies. This rare sighting is truly something special - witnessing such unique specimens against Finland's natural backdrop is like stumbling upon hidden treasure. Italy's Liguria region offers yet another glimpse into Lycaena's world as it presents Casareggio as home to Lycaena phlaeas butterflies. Here they dance through sunlit fields, adding splashes of color amongst Italy's stunning landscapes. Beyond Lycaenas' realm lie other captivating species like Hypochrysops ignitus or Fiery jewel butterfly along with Cambridge blue and odd-spot blue butterflies.