Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1358854

Gorgon Copper
Lycaena gorgon

Observation date: June 08, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed a group of these in one location at the base of a steep cliff area. All males, except for one female that left shortly after I arrived, a split second before my shutter clicked. Nice selection of native plants in this area. Feeding mostly on wooly sunflowers. Eriogonum nudum present and abundant, just about to flower. Nice day, 74 degrees, and lighter winds here at this location
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Lake County