Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1303225

Colorado Hairstreak
Hypaurotis crysalus

Observation date: July 23, 2021
Submitted by: rebeccagracey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was perched in a Gambel's Oak, its host plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 28, 2021
Coordinator notes: one of my favorites!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County

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