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Gossamer winged butterfly? - Lycaena helloides - male

Gossamer winged butterfly? - Lycaena helloides - Male
Cache Creek Nature Preserve near Woodland " 38°41'26.79N, 121°52'31.93""W", Yolo County, California, USA
November 17, 2008
I was wondering if someone could help me identify this fella. Thanks :)

Purplish seconded

Looks like
Purplish Copper, Lycaena helloides. A fresh male shows a purple like overlay. You may want to wait for an expert opinion.

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