Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1353596

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: April 02, 2023
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: this butterfly was nectaring at the buds of New Mexico olive that were barely beginning to open; almost the same place I saw one last year; I called it a female because of the lack of iridescent blue at the base of the forewing on the underside.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 08, 2023
Coordinator notes: first one of these this year; thanks for the detailed field notes!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County