Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1191875

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: June 24, 2018
Submitted by: mbalame99
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 13, 2018
Coordinator notes: The identity is not clear from the photo as I cannot see the hindwing below. But based on it being on a praire, Purlplish Copper seems likely-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Clatsop County, United States, Oregon