Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339344

Tailed Copper
Lycaena arota

Observation date: August 14, 2022
Submitted by: tjay13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 18, 2022
Coordinator notes: terrific photo of a male!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County