Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1107134

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: October 22, 2016
Date notes: observed from ~2:30-3:30pm
Submitted by: abwest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Rather reclusive and not easily disturbed by other bees and butterflies around. Had to be very patient to get a picture of it out in the open.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bexar County