Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1270011

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: August 14, 2020
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Male alighted on rock along the trail near treeline in an area dominated by willows; basking?
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico