Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1404493

Gorgon Copper
Lycaena gorgon

Observation date: June 13, 2025
Submitted by: TomPeterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These were the most abundant butterflies at the Mt Umunhum summit. I did not count, but saw at least 20 individuals along the summit trail. The buckwheat flowers were practically all gone. I saw several female Gorgon Coppers ovipositing on the buckwheat stems.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 22, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.