Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049048

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: June 18, 2015
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First seen on a mustard plant, but moved about on grass and other plants. Gusting winds and approaching thunder storm, but still sunny and warm. 26 degrees celsius
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: July 10, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia