Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1235681

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: September 19, 2019
Date notes: Expired specimen found on sidewalk
Submitted by: Taberd1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dead and partially consumed by ants on sidewalk near two city parks
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 30, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Santa Barbara County

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