Great Blue Hairstreak - Atlides halesus
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Atlides halesus nectaring on Rhus aromatica
halesus on Rhus aromatica



ventral view of Atlides halesus, Great Purple Hairstreak

Great Purple Hairstreak, Atlides halesus

Atlides halesus, Great Purple Hairstreak



Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
1.  On the wing photo of halesus nectaring - May 28, 2012, Rodeo Grounds west of Cedar Fort, Utah County, Utah

2., 3., 4. Staged - May 13, 2006, Butterfield Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah



Larvae feed on Juniper Mistletoe - Phoradendron juniperinum

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