Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318442

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: August 07, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual hairstreak nectaring from acacia flowers. I only observed two great purple hairstreaks at this mid-elevation of the Organ Mtns. during 2021. The morning was warm, breezy, and with bright sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: spectacular.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County