Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369927

Lilac-bordered Copper
Lycaena nivalis

Observation date: July 09, 2023
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near Notch Mountain in the White River National Forest. Partly cloudy day in the 70’s F with breezes and between 9-10K feet elevation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 15, 2023
Coordinator notes: I agree with your suggested ID...even though there is no photo of the under...a female on which the upperside on this copper though variable is rather distinctive, especially the marginal orange band of spotting is always fairly complete and uniformly continuous. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Eagle County