Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1360596

Red-spotted Hairstreak
Tmolus echion

Observation date: June 03, 2023
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At Moanalua Valley Kamananui Trail. Cloudy day in the 80’s F. Blue grey in flight. Lantana host plants growing in the valley.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 23, 2023
Coordinator notes: You’re correct…this species is also known as the Lantana Hairstreak and is found in HI. Introduced in 1902 to control the invasive Lantana. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Hawaii, Honolulu County