Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1078203

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: April 05, 2016
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on highest point of narrow ridge - hilltopping. Sandy soil in area with sage scrub species including buckwheat, deerweed, and lupine. The great purple hairstreak primarily landed on the buckwheat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 07, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County