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Nevada Copper
Butterfly.--Allied to the preceding species, but easily distinguished by the submarginal white bands of crescent-shaped spots on the under side. These are particularly distinct on the hind wings. Expanse, 1.25-1.30 inch.
Early Stages.--Unknown.
Virginiensis, so named because the first specimens came from Virginia City, ranges in California, Nevada, and Colorado.