Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 770030

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: July 25, 2010
Submitted by: Tim Fenske
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Thought it was American copper, but orange band on ventral side of hindwing is wider than most pictures I've seen - but it didn't look quite right for bronze copper.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: March 28, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Door County