Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1217761

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 17, 2019
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed perched on rock along Nambe Lake Trail at approx. 11,000 ft. Later an individual of this species was observed while perched on a plant (not nectaring).
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County