Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426809

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 04, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 05, 2026
Coordinator notes: Correct ID...looks more "Purplish Copper" than "Mountain Copper" or with influence from species/subspecies sangremar that has females similar to this one. Maybe the Purplish Copper confusion will get sorted out in some future year. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County