Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426811

Edith's Copper
Lycaena editha

Observation date: July 04, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I've been looking for this one for a few weeks; this is the only one I've seen, and it seems to have been out for a while already - or had some bad encounters!
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 05, 2026
Coordinator notes: Correct ID...yes this male has been around the patch a while...or got thrashed by the weather in your area that may have come through. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County