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Lycaena helloides - male
Copyright © 2007 Hartmut Wisch

Lycaena helloides - Male
Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington, USA
August 11, 2007
Nectaring in Yarrow (Achillea millefolium).

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Contributed by Hartmut Wisch on 27 August, 2007 - 11:11pm

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