Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1169413

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 11, 2018
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female observed perched (basking?) on Western Thimbleberry leaf in sunny patch along trail in aspen/conifer woodland. Elevation approx. 9,400 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 12, 2018
Coordinator notes: a female, somewhat weathered
Checklist region(s): San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States

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