Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1229399

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: August 24, 2019
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was found to be common in the canyons (granite and death canyon) I hiked through in the sunny meadows on many flowers. It was found only in the canyons and not on top of them, even though most of the flowers were consistent.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: September 05, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Teton County

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