Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1422666

Tailed Copper
Lycaena arota

Observation date: May 08, 2026
Submitted by: hranson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 4-5 seen, all males. New early county date, I believe.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 09, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Santa Barbara County

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