Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386528

Lilac-bordered Copper
Lycaena nivalis

Observation date: July 08, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...a male...you can identify this copper from the upperside...which is lighter "bronze" color than the Purplish Copper and the marking band at the base of the hindwings is finite and pale in color compared to the much richer orange to red of the Purplish...Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Summit County