Description
The American Copper (Lycaena hypophlaeas) is a small butterfly with bright orange forewings marked by black spots, dark brown hindwings edged with orange, and a grayish underside, commonly found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides across North America.
Range
Eastern half of the state
Similar Species
None.
Host Plants
Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) – preferred host, Curly Dock (Rumex crispus), Other dock species (Rumex spp.)
Flight
May through frost