Great Purple Hairstreak

The Great Purple Hairstreak butterfly (Atlides halesus) is a member of the Gossamer-wing (Lycaenidae) family, and is found in the San Francisco Bay Area.

It is attracted to the following California native plants, found in the East Bay region:

Photo courtesy of iNaturalist

Great Purple Hairstreak

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