Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1279327

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: June 19, 2020
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2 individuals seen basking; sunny, cool, calm at this time of morning
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 23, 2020
Coordinator notes: Probably and interesting site to find L. florus sangremar in another month (or intermediates with helloides)? Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Archuleta County