Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1405656

Mariposa Copper
Lycaena mariposa

Observation date: July 02, 2025
Submitted by: Buddy Mays
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photographed on the Metolius River in the Central Oregon Cascades nectaring on wildflowers. No dorsal wing picture, but the dorsal wings are dark brown with a few scattered black dots on both wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Jefferson County