Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390297

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: August 08, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen among Buckeyes, Blues, various Skippers, and Mylitta Crescents converging on a patch of Heliotrope at trailside. The Copper was the least energetic of all species present, sitting still with occasional wing snaps, making short flights. Weather mild but humid. Slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 09, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County