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  Sighting 1384982

Purplish Copper
Lycaena helloides

Observation date: July 02, 2024
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This Copper (the only one seen) was photographed perched on the edge of a water-lily leaf ( Nuphar luteum) in the narrow canal leading to Petric Park. It was gently fanning its wings. Weather was hot & sunny.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 04, 2024
Coordinator notes: There is no mention of elevation and I see no pink on the under hindwing, so I will go with Purplish Copper.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Klamath County

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