Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1148942

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: November 11, 2017
Date notes: Nov. 11, 2017
Submitted by: Mayaakpinar
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, about 70 degrees F. Other species of butterflies were also foraging on this bush. This was located in a dry wash where this species of plant as well as a few other bushes were still blooming on this November day. The body color of this butterfly doesn't come across in the cell phone pictures. The ventral side of the abdomen was vibrant dark orange. The dorsal side of the abdomen was bright blue. Striking.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 14, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.