Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1321706

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: March 29, 2022
Submitted by: Twitcherette
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Overcast morning after a ~1.5 in. rain the previous night. Butterfly was resting in grass, then flew up a short distance to rest in Pluchea sericea stand.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County