Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1354488

Lustrous Copper
Lycaena cupreus

Observation date: June 23, 2020
Date notes: The date is correct but the time might not be quite right.
Submitted by: katiefouse
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a bright, sunny day. The butterfly seemed quite territorial, chasing other insects away with vigor.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 01, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Sublette County