Small Copper butterfly or American Copper (Lycaena)...known to be very territorial, they've been seen chasing birds away ....to attract to your yard...their caterpillars feed primarily on Sorrel and Dock plants (Rumex species). #insects #butterfly #nature #biology #photo

Small Copper butterfly or American Copper (Lycaena)...known to be very territorial, they've been seen chasing birds away ....to attract to your yard...their caterpillars feed primarily on Sorrel and Dock plants (Rumex species). #insects #butterfly #nature #biology #photo