Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371395

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: September 15, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observe a few of these Coppers flying around a small group of Asters in an open field near along the Laguna de Santa Rosa wetlands Trail. Primarily open field and riparian habitats on heavy clay soil. Partly cloudy, Cool, 66 degrees, with a constant sea breeze blowing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County