Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1120700

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: June 16, 2017
Submitted by: Kalley girl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Such a tiny butterfly. It did not even cover the yellow center of a wild daisy! I have never seen this butterfly before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: PDeGennaro
Verified date: July 03, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Nova Scotia, Canada