Lycaena phlaeas (Linnaeus, 1761)
Small Copper
Lycaena phlaeas(Linnaeus, 1761) - Small Copper, Scales - extreme close-up - microscope low magnification

Image 0009: Scales - extreme close-up - microscope low magnification (2)

Shows Right forewing

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Image post-processing Stacked image (16 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Axioskop microscope with "2.5" projection eye-piece.
Microscope Objective x10 obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P111071
Found as Male imago
Date 24 Apr 2014
OS grid ref SY67
Lat/Lon 50° 30' N, 2° 30' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Record summary male, damaged and dying at roadside
Return to Record page Lycaena phlaeas on 24 Apr 2014 at SY67 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Lycaena phlaeas
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