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Common Copperback - Ferdinandea cuprea

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Common Copperback Common Copperback - Ferdinandea cuprea dylan Horfield Common 22 May 2026, 12:43 a.m. 21 May 2026, 4:40 p.m.
Common Copperback Common Copperback - Ferdinandea cuprea dylan Horfield Common 22 May 2026, 12:43 a.m. 21 May 2026, 4:41 p.m.
Common Copperback Common Copperback - Ferdinandea cuprea dylan Horfield Common 22 May 2026, 12:43 a.m. 21 May 2026, 4:41 p.m.
Common Copperback Common Copperback - Ferdinandea cuprea dylan Horfield Common 22 May 2026, 12:43 a.m. 21 May 2026, 4:39 p.m.
Common Copperback Common Copperback - Ferdinandea cuprea dylan Horfield Common 22 May 2026, 12:43 a.m. 21 May 2026, 4:39 p.m.
Common Copperback Common Copperback - Ferdinandea cuprea dylan Horfield Common 22 May 2026, 12:43 a.m. 21 May 2026, 4:39 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread throughout the UK but not particularly frequent. Habitat includes: Anywhere with well-established old trees such as ancient woodland, parkland, estates, old hedgerows etc. Life Story: larvae develop in the sappy wounds of old trees. Flight period: March to November (peaking in June).

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Steven Falk

www.eakringbirds.com

Wikipedia

Observation.org

iNaturalist

GBIF

NBN