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2 March 2007 Dan Hillsman

Great Purple Hairstreak

Austin, Texas

Two of these butterflies were visiting redbud flowers in the yard. They are seen fairly regularly in South and central Texas - a little more frequent in the spring and late fall. The larvae feed upon mistletoe. The underside pictured here is very attractive, but the upper side is almost all a deep irridescent blue.

Nikon D200 ,Nikon 105mm F/2.8 AF Micro Nikkor

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