Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913617

Bog Copper
Lycaena epixanthe

Observation date: July 31, 2013
Submitted by: BOGwalker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly apparently was feeding from the pitcher-leaf of a pitcher plant. I opened two of the pitcher-leaves and one contained the remains of another bog copper that apparently lacked caution!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, St. Louis County

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