Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1172409

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 13, 2018
Submitted by: Christian.Nunes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 13, 2018
Coordinator notes: Correct ID although another controversy exists with this group of coppers. Based on characters, the mountain populations at higher altitude should be referred to as Lycaena florus and lower ones helloides. Also, each use different host plants. L. florus is a Vaccinium (Ericaceae) feeder. Mike
Checklist region(s): Moffat County, United States, Colorado