Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1118346

Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus

Observation date: May 26, 2017
Submitted by: Kit Davenport
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on creek-side wildflower (butterweed?) in juniper-sagebrush habitat @ 4000 ft.?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 30, 2017
Coordinator notes: Based on the juniper host being at the site, this should be a Juniper Hairstreak (ssp. chalcosiva) rather than Nelson's Hairstreak (Callophrys nelsoni)-Ken Davenport, probably related to your family or you.
Checklist region(s): Washoe County, United States, Nevada