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Beni-shijimi
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Beni-shijimi (Lycaena phlaeas)

Japanese name: Beni-shijimi
English name: Common Copper
Actually, I rarely seem to see them so well extended, but this one was fully open while basking in the early morning sun.
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Location
Kishiwada, Japan, our farm
Date taken
May 2, 2015
Scientific name
Lycaena phlaeas
Equipment used
Canon 60D, EF100mm 1:2.8L IS USM
STEFFRO1
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A stunner Frank!! Love the colors and detail, those antennae are amazing! tfs it!!
 
Stanley Jones
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Beautiful close-up with this beauty with its wings fully extended. Gorgeous colors, focus, detail, and background. Exquisite Frank!!!!
 

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