Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1160405

Bronze Copper
Lycaena hyllus

Observation date: June 04, 2018
Submitted by: edcope66
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large copper observed flying low over sedge meadow. Both photographed and netted for close observation. Only one individual found. Host plant Rumex orbiculatus common on site.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 05, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Winnebago County, United States, Illinois