Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 975555

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: April 12, 2014
Submitted by: mudgrub12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: mild spring afternoon, slight breeze. Saw two perching in same flat grass/weed area within about 1.5 ft. of north pond edge. First sighting on property
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 02, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Placer County