Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1307884

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: August 19, 2021
Submitted by: sherdelune
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many small coppers hanging out on our mint plant. Sunny and hot. I've seen these all summer and finally got a good identification on them.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Wicomico County