Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1210360

Gold-hunter's Hairstreak
Satyrium auretorum

Observation date: June 15, 2019
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: As Per Page 39 The Taxonomic Report By Ken Davenport Yosemite Butterflies The Photo's on page 39 Dorsal color is brown not red as in Hedgerow also the out side color or Ventral was very stable not changing color as insect turned various angles to the suns rays. These were on Buckwheat right next to oak trees. the biting flies were very happy to see us and we were happy not to see any Rattle Snakes this outing! My email has been giving me a hard time so out of contact you may call my cell if you have any trips planed that i can tag along on.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 19, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County