Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1394360

Dorcas Copper
Lycaena dorcas

Observation date: September 15, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 25, 2024
Coordinator notes: Yes...Forest Copper (Lycaena florus)...I verified using "Dorcas Copper" although this name does not really apply in Colorado (Dr. Paul Opler used it I believe in his books). The group helloides/dorcas/florus/megaloceras/dospassosi remains a mess and a matter of various opinions. Fair the well. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County