Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363402

Sheridan's Green Hairstreak
Callophrys sheridanii

Observation date: July 13, 2023
Submitted by: Norman M Barrett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighting was at Mount Ashland in southwest Oregon. Single individual flew in and perched upside down. Green on body and base of wings, and size points to a green Hairstreak. Of the three species probable at this location, two would be at the end of their season. Sheridan's Green Hairstreak is most likely based on date but underwing pattern is unmarked tan instead of green with white markings. The butterfly never opened its wings after landing. Weather was clear with a temp in the mid 60's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 14, 2023
Coordinator notes: I encountered lemberti as a spot like you desctibed on Mt. Ashland last year and lemberti was common there, a sheridanii ssp,-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Jackson County