Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381919

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: June 01, 2024
Submitted by: camflies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I'm re-submitting with additional photos. Maybe they're too off to make a final id, but it looks more like helloides to me. The spots on the upperside look smaller and more defined. Also, it appeared to be patrolling for females along the road, and it doesn't look like a male gorgon, so could it be a male helloides?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: Thanks for tyhe extra photos...Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County