Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369768

Sylvan Hairstreak
Satyrium sylvinus

Observation date: August 15, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on flowers along Hot Creek near Sonora Junction. Some small willows growing along the creek. Otherwise, surrounded by sagebrush hills. Sunny morning, about 68 degrees and calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: Subspecies megapallidum
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County