Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368127

Lustrous Copper
Lycaena cupreus

Observation date: July 13, 2023
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: Correct ID...usually a tougher one to photograph due to the habitat. Can't tell sex from this angle...looks like a male but its usually females that go to flowers. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Summit County