Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1240515

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: December 16, 2019
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Big leaf Mistletoe Eating a Twig, When younger this larva fed on tender young leaves. Late stage Larva Found when early stage larva.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: December 17, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County