Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418829

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: September 16, 2025
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: January 17, 2026
Coordinator notes: Species name "hypophlaeas" is correct...BAMONA needs to update their database. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Chippewa County