Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065717

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: September 17, 2015
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and clear day rain three days prior hill topping with gray hairstreaks, dusky, red admiral, painted lady and west coast or american. maybe both.sycamores within a mile or so with mistletoe still has bright colors even though quite beat up. two to four pm. steady breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 17, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County