Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1117814

Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus

Observation date: May 21, 2017
Submitted by: Kristie Nelson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: these were common on the Utah junipers. I observed up to a dozen well (more were fly-bys). Adding record to illustrate local population. 90% looked like this individual - no green, purple tinge, white W
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 27, 2017
Coordinator notes: subspecies chalcosiva (brown Great Basin subspecies)-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Nevada