Lycaena phlaeas

[Kondla, Norbert FOR:EX]

Lycaena phlaeas - common name something or other copper :-) - is a widely
distributed butterfly in eastern North America.  Besides the interesting
issue of whether or not it is conspecific with European phlaeas there is the
interesting issue of whether or not the eastern NA populations are a result
of introduction by humans.  I have seen literature that makes this assertion
and I have also seen literature that questions this assertion. Question:
Does anyone know of any supporting information for the "introduced phlaeas"
idea ???

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Norbert Kondla  P.Biol., RPBio.
Forest Ecosystem Specialist, Ministry of Environment
845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 1H3
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Mailto:Norbert.Kondla at gems3.gov.bc.ca
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