David Element

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_ Butterflies 22 - Lycaenidae - Blues, Coppers

                        CHAPMAN'S BLUE BUTTERFLY Agrodiaetus thercites

                                  SOOTY COPPER BUTTERFLY Lycaena tityrus

• A couple of undersides of European species are shown, mainly for reference purposes and for comparison with similar illustrations on other pages. Careful examination of the (variable) spot pattern on the underside of the wings is often vital if a Continental blue or copper butterfly is to be identified properly, particularly if there are no obvious distinguishing features on the upperside. Old and tatty examples may be impossible to classify!

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