Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381741

Thicket Hairstreak
Callophrys spinetorum

Observation date: June 06, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...Mistletoe Hairstreak is a better common name choice since it feed on the mistletoe parasitic on pine trees...and always a good find. They are normally very uncommon. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County

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