Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1425552

Edith's Copper
Lycaena editha

Observation date: June 18, 2026
Submitted by: glennfine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on dogbane in an area with steep hills with shrubs, oaks, and conifers surrounding Scotch Creek near the Oregon border. Third photo is habitat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: Yes, I had some that looked just like that. My getting pseudonexa was memorable, I included that in the Yosemite fauna but I never had any from Yosemite until I went to the McCloud area.----Ken
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County