Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274270

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: August 24, 2020
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was tucked back in a thicket of flowers busily eating. Fortunately it remained on the one flower long enough for me to get the camera to focus on it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 13, 2020
Coordinator notes: great shot, Judy. thanks for sharing it. I've noticed that several of your submittals show butterflies nectaring at milkweed vine. seems like a good species to have in one's garden!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County