Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1357291

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: May 10, 2023
Submitted by: catbirdcat
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Out in open field, mostly sunny & breezy in low 70ºs. Nectaring on low-growing plants, possibly cinquefoil.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 22, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Madison County