Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274056

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: September 10, 2020
Submitted by: Geoff Urwin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on Goldenrod and competing successfully with on Red Admiral Butterfly and many bumble bees
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: June 15, 2022
Coordinator notes: Great to see lots of angles for this specimen. Agree with the submitter for the location identified and the photos taken.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan