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Atlides halesus
As shown...this is a relatively small butterfly, 1.5 to 2 inches in height. Iridescent colors are very brilliant in sunlight.
Hostplant is mistletoe. This photo was taken in Calico Basin, Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. This butterfly seems to thrive in damp riparian areas in the desert.
Spotted on Oct 28, 2014
Submitted on Jan 11, 2015
2 Comments
Wow! Such a beautiful butterfly, captured excellently! TFS James.
Fantastic image James