Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1096788

Gorgon Copper
Lycaena gorgon

Observation date: August 14, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly landed on cocklebur plant in riverbed of Arroyo Seco. Sunny day in the 80's F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 17, 2016
Coordinator notes: Less visible in the underside photo than what I would like to see so I accept with some reservations-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Monterey County