Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1422898

Hermes Copper
Lycaena hermes

Observation date: May 12, 2026
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very rough year for most species in Southern California Very low numbers of all individuals except painted ladies and monarchs. 72 dry more birds than butterflies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 13, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County