Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1374790

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: September 30, 2023
Submitted by: sgguthart
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, calm, mid-50's. This butterfly (along with several Blues) was seen on one of the few plants still blooming in very late September at this location at 7,400' elevation - a Solidago (Goldenrod).
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: February 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: I see you found another photo Sally...and I'm just finishing off the sightings for last season. Interested in the blue which I can't see entirely...maybe a Melissa Blue this late in the season? Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County