Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1417094

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: November 15, 2025
Submitted by: misseight
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Jupiters Beard (Red valerian) in Broomfield, CO
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 16, 2025
Coordinator notes: Thanks 'misseight'...this is a new late record for this copper. The old latest record was Oct. 19 in Crowley although it might be later as I have not updated all for a long time but probably would not be as late in the season as yours. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado