Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1313235

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: September 30, 2021
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: sunny and mid-80s. on a large Coyote Brush with many Purplish Coppers and a few other species and lots of bees. Second photo shows cool perspective from above which end is which?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 30, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County