Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1123086

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: June 29, 2017
Submitted by: John Wilson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear sky, 80 degrees F., Nectaring on Asclepias subverticillata, Horsetail Milkweed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 09, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Socorro County, United States, New Mexico