Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371676

Ruddy Copper
Lycaena rubidus

Observation date: September 18, 2023
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This one is fairly worn Cold afternoon, stirred this one up off the trail, other butterflies were not so lucky we saw some that got stepped on while trying to get warm. Most people don't notice them at all.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 21, 2023
Coordinator notes: Late by 9 days, breaking my record. Oh well, that is science-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County