Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1198014

Hermes Copper
Lycaena hermes

Observation date: June 11, 2016
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot and dry on Buckwheat for nectar one of there favorite very Near host Plant red berry Males seem to Patrol and fight for control of area's where females May Visit in hopes for a Mate or Many?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: January 11, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County

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