Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1293297

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: May 26, 2021
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This Gray Hairstreak was one of only two seen in a roadside wildflower prairie (about 1/4 acre) full of pink blooming checker mallow, off Finley Refuge Road, near Turtle Flats. When it landed, It didn't appear to be feeding, but was resting & rubbing it's hind wings together. The photo'd hairstreak had a gray abdomen, so it was female.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 06, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County