Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391464

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: July 25, 1990
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, very windy. 60-70 degrees. Alpine habitat at or near tree line. Footplant (Sorrel?) was seen in area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: The updated species name is hypophlaeas, its a different species that those from Europe, but the name American Copper remains the same-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County