Gossamer Wings: Bronze Copper Lycaena hyllus
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.25" - 1.88" |
| Habitat: | Marshes, wet meadows |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Late May to mid-June, Late July to mid-August, & late September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Water dock, curly dock |
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Worchester County, MD. October 2, 2013
Notice the wide orange hindwing border on the next several photos.
Worchester County, MD. October 2, 2013
Worchester County, MD. October 2, 2013
Kent County, DE. July 22, 2016
Kent County, DE. July 22, 2016
New Castle County, DE. October 5, 2012
Dorsal view of a female.
New Castle County, DE. October 5, 2012
Dorsal view of a male.
New Castle County, DE. October 5, 2012
Male