Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1385191

Gold-hunter's Hairstreak
Satyrium auretorum

Observation date: June 18, 2024
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Topside was observed to be a dull brown several times during flight. We only found one individual after a couple hours searching several locations on Mt Laguna, CA. It was fresh and cooperative nectaring on buckwheat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: July 06, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County