Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055556

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: June 12, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: January 18, 2016
Coordinator notes: The Lilac-bordered Copper is just that - about 1/3 of the hindwing to the edge is lilac and the remainder of the underside ground color is normally cream colored to yellow or yellowish. This is the time when it would be found in the area of your sighting. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County