Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Striped Hairstreak
Satyrium liparops

Observation date: June 17, 2022
Submitted by: rhedden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Somewhat larger than a typical Banded Hairstreak. I'm suggesting it's a Striped Hairstreak rather than Banded or Hickory because of the orange tip on the blue spot. The closed white rings on the forewing are unusual. Photos are the same individual.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: Interesting rings on the FW...I did a search online and found a few individuals with extra HW spots like that, however none with the FW spots! -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Rensselaer County