Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 700825

Sandia Hairstreak
Callophrys mcfarlandi

Observation date: March 15, 2012
Submitted by: joeschelling
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on host Texas beargrass on lower west-facing slope at Copper Open Space. Earliest sighting in Domingo Baca on 3/5; also observed in Embudito Canyon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 23, 2012
Coordinator notes: beautiful shot of beautiful butterfly!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County