Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1158269

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: May 22, 2018
Submitted by: bkruse1950
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: energetic flyer on open roadsides, in sun
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: February 06, 2021
Coordinator notes: Changed organism type from moth to butterfly. Specimen appears to be Lycaena phlaeas - American Copper - Hodges#4251.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Mason County