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mariposa copper  Geotagged,Lycaena mariposa,Mariposa copper,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

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"Lycaena mariposa", the mariposa copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in western Canada and the United States. The wingspan is 23–28 mm. Adults are on wing from mid-July to August. The larvae feed on "Vaccinium arbuscula" and "Polygonum douglasii".

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Jul 26, 2021. Captured Jul 25, 2021 14:28 in NF-118, Easton, WA 98925, USA.
  • X-E2
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 80mm