Coppers of Mount Adams Country

The Genus Lycaena

The photo above shows another view of the upper surface of the wings of a male purplish copper as seen in wetlands along the Willard Springs Trail in Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge.........August 17, 2007.

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Purplish Copper: Lycaena helloides

Blue Copper: Lycaena heteronea

Mariposa Copper: Lycaena mariposa

Lilac-bordered Copper: Lycaena nivalis

Ruddy Copper: Lycaena rubidus - Approaches the Klickitat River from the east. May be found in this area.

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