Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399595

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 07, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on Potentilla near a stream. Possibly Dorcas based on the high elevation but I'm not sure. According to an elevation map I found online the spot where I found this is at about 10,600 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: your uncertainty is noted and appreciated. based on the narrow black margins and the relatively extensive DHW orange, I'm going with Purplish.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County