Lilac-bordered copper (Lycaena nivalis) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly was feeding on a late aster near Dolores, CO.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Lilac-bordered copper

Lycaena nivalis

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Thanks Lisa!

Superb photo...gorgeous!

Thanks Liam and Birdlady. :)

Beautiful! Love the colors here!

KathleenMcEachern

Love it!!

Thanks for the nice comments, and thanks to KarenL for the ID... I think you're right. :)

Lovely photo!

What an amazing shot! Beautiful!

Beautiful--love the colors!

Thanks Thurd13! :)

Beautiful butterfly + photo!

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September 19, 2011

PublishedOctober 2, 2011

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