Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 988980

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: July 14, 2014
Submitted by: melina staal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: very hot day, partly cloudy, butterfly appeared a bit ragged (wing tips missing)and thirsty.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: Nice record for that region-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mariposa County