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Great Purple Hairstreak

Atlides halesus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and blue abdomen with red-orange spots at the base of the wings and some blue on the wings as well.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Great Purple Hairstreak

Atlides halesus

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StirredMocha
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