lesser fiery copper (Lycaena thersamon)

Lycaena thersamon, the lesser fiery copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found from Eastern Europe, Italy and South-East Europe to Mongolia and North-Western China. The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The butterfly flies from March to October depending on the location. The larvae feed on Polygonum aviculare. Photographed in Israel in March

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