Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390747

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: August 05, 1987
Date notes: The sighting date is accurate, but the time is approximate.
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed and vouchered while it rested on Ranger Buttons (Angelica capitellata). Warm summer day at 10,500'.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: Yes, it is now species hypophlaeas, Bamona has not yet updated its names-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Inyo County