Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1397425

Tailed Copper
Lycaena arota

Observation date: August 09, 2005
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm summer day. Many were observed perching and chasing anything that flew by on streamside vegetation in mountain meadow habitat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: December 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: Thanks for the underside view, and I was able to finally see the reddish spot by the tail.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sierra County