Available again during 2011. The Small Copper is a diminutive, brightly coloured butterfly that is fiercely protective of its territory. A very widespread species, with small numbers of adults in each colony, in the wild they can be commonly seen taking nectar from Thistles and are often encountered launching themselves from lowly perches to chase off potential intruders: Peacocks are regularly challenged! Eggs are laid on Sorrel and Dock and there are three generations per year. In captivity, it is possible to breed this species continiously throughout the summer in greenhouse type conditions. The Small Copper is full of character and very interesting to rear.
