Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1244274

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: March 27, 2020
Submitted by: Lemon_and_Licorice
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It really camouflaged with the groundcover/plant it was on
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: Too early in season to be other species. Later, I'll need better views-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Butte County

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