Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1387439

Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops

Observation date: July 19, 2024
Submitted by: thepethealer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I see these every few years, location, Long Island, New York. They seem not afraid of my presence, and I usually am able to have them walk on my hand! It’s been about three years since I’ve seen any hairstreaks, The other variety I have seen is the Gray Hairstreak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 20, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County