Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 744477

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: September 29, 2012
Submitted by: Peg Lucas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Did not open it's wings while eating, it was on a Goldenrod that is xlose to a woodpile, and it was a sunny day in the mid-60's.
Status: Stray
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 30, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Mercer County