Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390851

Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus

Observation date: August 12, 2024
Submitted by: Reneerob17
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seemed too brown for a Juniper or Sandia Hairstreak; saw three of them on the Luz Trail this morning; none were near beargrass or junipers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 14, 2024
Coordinator notes: just a bit worn; the iridescent green scales fade and wear after a couple weeks.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County