Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1043919

Gorgon Copper
Lycaena gorgon

Observation date: May 08, 2015
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 75 high rain am day before, most common plant was tall buckwheat seemed to grow very well especially in the serpentine soils.on star thistle for nectar. at first glance this butterfly was shining like a brand new copper kettle. I knew tight away that i had never seen this one before!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.