Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1151047

Tailed Copper
Lycaena arota

Observation date: July 27, 2017
Submitted by: thomass
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: January 07, 2018
Coordinator notes: Yes, your suggested ID is correct. It looks like a female a bit tattered on the hindwings nearly missing its tails feeding at sulphur flower. Mike
Checklist region(s): Montezuma County, United States, Colorado