Small Coppers -- In Flight Seduction

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Small Coppers -- In Flight Seduction

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In flight seduction -- near entrance to Lead Mines Clough yesterday.
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Great shots John.
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Thanks Len
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Great shot John.
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Thanks Peter
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Brilliant capture John. Could I have an id on this moth please seen at LMC.
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Peter Maybe one of the Emerald variants. Just a guess.
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Scale is difficult to judge, but markings look like Large Emerald.
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Yes,Large Emerald,but faded
here's one that's fresh.
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Thank you all.
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