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Scientific Name: Atlides halesus
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Common Name: Great Purple Hairstreak
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Family: Lycaenidae
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Description: A view from the rear of female Great Purple Hairstreak, Atlides halesus, nectaring on Scale-Broom, Lepidospartum squamatum, in the 'Neck'. These butterflies rub their wings together while nectaring, causing the 'tails' and round projections to wiggle -- presumably to distract predators.
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Notes:
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Location: Bernard Field Station
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BFS Area: Upper Neck
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Photo Type: Animal--Insect
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Photographer: Nancy Hamlett
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Date Taken: 2010-09-04
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Upload Date: 2012-04-22 23:00:54
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