Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1162381

Gold-hunter's Hairstreak
Satyrium auretorum

Observation date: June 13, 2018
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Milkweed 82 Clear dry lots flying 27+ species most i have seen this year mostly singles low numbers of individuals there seems to be two species of this butterfly both true in color just like gold looks the same from every angle topside is brown Gray as stated in other post here is photo showing dorsal and how we get it!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 25, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): San Diego County, United States, California