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Great Purple Hairstreak
Great Purple Hairstreak Butterfly Characteristics
The Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus) is one of the largest in the Hairstreak family. Its primary coloration is dark gray/purple, with red spots on the wings, and an orange abdomen.
Size: 1.25" - 1.75"
Great Purple Hairstreak Butterfly Life Cycle Stages and Times
| Stage | Typical Duration |
| Egg stage | 4 to 6 days |
| Caterpillar (larval) stage | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Chrysalis (pupal) stage | 10 to 20 days |
| Adult butterfly stage | 4 to 10 days |
Great Purple Hairstreak Butterfly Photographs
Great Purple Hairstreak
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