Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391684

Great Copper
Lycaena xanthoides

Observation date: August 19, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Multiple individuals seen alongside several other species apparently mudsipping at the edge of a pond. Behavior similar to the Acmon Blues, seeming to crawl slowly across the ground searching for a good spot. Weather clear, warm, slightly breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 20, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County