Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1216062

Lilac-bordered Copper
Lycaena nivalis

Observation date: July 10, 2019
Submitted by: Scott Burgess
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hiking off the top of the ridge, this was sitting in a meadow alongside the trail. I was able to get a backlit photo, then work my way around to the other side for a sunlit photo. A single specimen is depicted.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 12, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Humboldt County