Purplish  Copper, Female -  Lycaena  helloides
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Female Purplish Copper

dorsal view





Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
1. Ventral -  May 26, 2006 - Butterfield Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
Canon 20D, 100mm lens, ISO 200, F16, 1/250, Flash +2/3

2.  Dorsal View - 
May 26, 2006 - Butterfield Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
Canon 20D, 100mm lens, ISO 200, F16, 1/250, Flash +2/3

Host
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Rumex crispus


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