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Ruddy Copper
Butterfly.--This is a rather large species. The male on the upper side is prevalently pale, lustrous red, with a narrow black marginal band and uniformly conspicuous white fringes. The upper side of the female is accurately depicted in the plate. On the under side the wings are shining white, the secondaries immaculate. Expanse, 1.30-1.50 inch.
Early Stages.--These are altogether unknown.
This exceedingly beautiful species is found in Oregon, Nevada, and Montana.