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Hermes copper butterfly (5559012176)

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Summary[edit] Description: Hermes copper butterfly is found primarily in San Diego County, California, with a few records of the species documented in Baja California, Mexico. It inhabits coastal sage scrub and southern mixed chaparral and lays its eggs on its larval host plant, spiny redberry. Photo courtesy of Michael W. Klein Sr. Date: 24 May 2009, 18:27. Source: Hermes copper butterfly. Author: Pacific Southwest Region USFWS from Sacramento, US. Other versions: http://www.public-domain-image.com/public-domain-images-pictures-free-stock-photos/fauna-animals-public-domain-images-pictures/insects-and-bugs-public-domain-images-pictures/butterflies-and-moths-pictures/hermes-copper-butterfly-insect-lycaena-hermes.jpg.

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