Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055187

Mariposa Copper
Lycaena mariposa

Observation date: July 16, 2015
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Possibly being overrun by L editha! Only one seen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: July 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: They have different larval food plants, Rumex for editha and Vaccinium for mariposa.
Checklist region(s): United States, Idaho, Bonner County