Observation date: September 30, 2011
Submitted by: ellenh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: b'fly remained closed when on flowers ... could not see him open.
host is aster tataricus .. location: coastal NC near Neuse River
Status: Resident
Verified by: harrylegrand
Verified date: June 16, 2012
Coordinator notes: This is a Great Purple Hairstreak, much smaller than any swallowtail. It is an uncommon species. Nice photo!
