Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426713

Ruddy Copper
Lycaena rubidus

Observation date: June 18, 2026
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mud-puddling
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 04, 2026
Coordinator notes: I have never run into a Ruddy Copper which is the nominate subspecies....I have never been to Lassen County!---Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Lassen County