Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1258600

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 04, 2020
Date notes: Sunny and breezy. About 82 F.
Submitted by: lewismagpie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Landing on domestic composite flower (Daisy?) and wet mud. Always landed with wings folded up together. Did glimpse copper inside when flying. Found in a flower garden surrounded by natural grassland on one side and grass pasture. on the other
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 06, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Okanogan County