Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370840

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: September 06, 2023
Submitted by: kjaldridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found perched on an Aster flower on the Las Conchas trail about 1/2 mile from trailhead. Sunny, warm (78-80 degrees), light breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 08, 2023
Coordinator notes: that's a terrific guess!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County