Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 541895

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: June 26, 2011
Submitted by: gerryq
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual was warming on a Wyethia leaf after a cool night with heavy dew. Reluctant to move much, so did not get a ventral view.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kent
Verified date: January 29, 2012
Coordinator notes: Thank you
Checklist region(s): Idaho County, Idaho, United States