Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1069101

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: October 07, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a ridge top, probably about 4 or 5 in the area, mostly landing on buckwheat. Temp in the 90's, lots of gray hairstreaks and pygmy blues in area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County