Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055252

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 12, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 20, 2015
Coordinator notes: Also a purplish Copper - probably Lyceana florus (not helloides). The Lilac-bordered Copper does occur where you were in Gunnison but I am thinking that you were probably a little late for it as it has a short flight mostly in June. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County