Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1148062

Ira Hairstreak
Michaelus ira

Observation date: July 18, 2017
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: October 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: I can see why this could be Falerina, and yet I think the brownish/grayish ground color and the thinner HW spots better for Michaelus ira. Falerina specimens all seem quite silvery and whitish on the ventral ground. The markings seem bolder than your individual. Again, looks spot on for Michaelus ira.
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Chiapas