Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1153562

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: March 03, 2018
Submitted by: NMElaine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One beautifully fresh individual was seen flying in Cane Spring Canyon (located west of LS Mesa near Silver City NM). Photo is poor because it landed on a tree at the top of a crumbly arroyo wall which was difficult to climb.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 15, 2018
Coordinator notes: spring is here!
Checklist region(s): Grant County, United States, New Mexico