Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1383032

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: June 18, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female flying, alighting on the dirt road and basking. Thanks to Steve Cary for the correct identification.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: OK, Rene, this sighting is now in the system correctly. thanks for your patience.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County