Rare Butterfly Management Studies on Conserved Lands in San Diego County: Hermes copper (Lycaena hermes)

Type: report

Article abstract: This work involves the continuation of research related to the Hermes copper butterfly; a rare endemic butterfly known only to occur in San Diego County and threatened with extinction. From 2010-2012 a total of 400 visits to approximately 40 sites were made to determine the distribution of the extent populations of the butterfly.

Number of pages: 9

Authors: Marschalek, Dan; Deutschman, Douglas;

Month: July

Year: 2014

Prepared for: SANDAG;

Prepared by: San Diego State University, Department of Biology;

Keywords: Hermes copper (Lycaena hermes);

Species: Hermes copper