Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410778

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: August 06, 2025
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying, alighting on Spreading Fleabane and groundsel sp., and tasking in nectar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 09, 2025
Coordinator notes: thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County