Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1070132

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: October 23, 2015
Submitted by: Don Gagnon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The weather was warm for late October and mostly sunny. The butterfly seemed to respond to the sunlight, becoming more active the brighter the sunlight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: PDeGennaro
Verified date: October 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Bristol County