Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1301683

Tailed Copper
Lycaena arota

Observation date: July 19, 2021
Submitted by: twofried
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female. Gorgeous. Needs a classier, more original, name than 'Tailed Copper'. Nectaring on the Yellow Yarrow in our yard in Costilla.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: an admirer I see!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County