Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1148230

Anderson's Hairstreak
Iaspis andersoni

Observation date: July 11, 2017
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: October 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: Iaspis castita is not found in Mexico. This looks very much like the Anderson's Hairstreak (Iaspis andersoni) which ranges from Mexico to Colombia.
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Chiapas