Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1346535

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: September 16, 2022
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was feeding on a Rabbit Brush plant at a pullout on Highway 108, a couple miles west of Sonora Pass. Elevation was close to 8800 ft. Flower was partially spent. Insect stayed very long on the flower feeding on sticky material on flower. Weather: partly cloudy, low 60's, light breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: Nice record for that location-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Tuolumne County