Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1242528

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: August 24, 2019
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was found sunning itself in a meadow.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: February 11, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Teton County

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