Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1016493

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: September 21, 2014
Submitted by: cblazo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found trying to feed on aster, but being chased constantly by Pearl Crescents. It was warm, sunny and hazy with temp's in the low 80's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: September 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Franklin County