Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1273861

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: August 31, 2020
Submitted by: MilkWeed18
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, warm day. Butterfly was landing on gravel trail/ road near meadow. Appeared to be probing soil for moisture
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 09, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Cumberland County