Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1425418

American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas

Observation date: May 25, 2026
Submitted by: Rgilson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: June 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: FYI, BAMONA's taxonomy doesn't include the eastern subspecies, L. hypophlaeas hypophlaeas, at present. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut