Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1335770

Lilac-bordered Copper
Lycaena nivalis

Observation date: July 26, 2022
Submitted by: Jon Kindschy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: The underside of the Lilac-bordered Copper is more diagnostic but the wing pattern on the upperwings of females is also a good character. I think you can see a bit of lilac tint on the hindwing as well. This is not a very common species in Colorado...very locally found. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County