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Gray hairstreak

Strymon melinus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

I got a rare chance to see the top side of this hairstreak (pic 1) showing the yellow and black spots on the hind wing. Pic 2 shows the underside which is grey with its distinctive markings.

Habitat:

Spotted on wildflowers in a powerline meadow. Mixed woods nearby.

Reference Links:

Gray hairstreak - Wikipedia

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Comments (2)
Brian38
Thanks, Mark. I was surprised when it did. It is rare.
Mark Ridgway
Nice one. Our hairstreaks rarely open up.. I guess they all do it.

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022

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