Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1334559

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 23, 2022
Submitted by: Miriam Vaughn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks, Miriam! there is some uncertainty as to whether this is Purplish or Dorcas, but we've always called it Purplish and will continue until a better plan comes along.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County