Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418392

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: December 31, 2025
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen flying near a saddle in scrubby and steep terrain. The winter has been unusually mild, but there was one short spell of cold and wet weather during the two days immediately before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: Dynamite!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sierra County