Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1329922

Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus

Observation date: June 27, 2022
Date notes: Subject was observed at sunset. The sky was partly to mostly cloudy.
Submitted by: Beast_Lord
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Subject initially walked along the ground. It was calm and trusting, allowing for closeup shots. It wiggled tassel-like appendages at the end of its abdomen. It was receptive to boarding a finger, then flitted low to the ground before lifting higher and taking off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: June 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: hopst plant is Mistletoe
Checklist region(s): United States, Oklahoma, Cotton County

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