Bog Copper (Lycaena epixanthe) is a widespread boreal butterfly species, closely tied to northern bogs where its host plants occur. In Maryland all known populations of Bog Copper are found in high upland acidic bogs in Garrett County. They are considered a vulnerable and endangered species (S1-highly-state-rare) by the Maryland Heritage Program.
The host plants are Large Cranberry and Small Cranberry.
There are 40 records in the project database.
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