Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1082884

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: May 30, 2016
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A roadside truck pull out, on a warm mixed sun and cloudy day. Temp was low 70's no wind Butterfly was in grass at lake side
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: June 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia

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