Texas Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

The following info is from Species Callophrys gryneus - Juniper Hairstreak http://bugguide.net/node/view/3030 - AKA Cedar Hairstreak, Olive Hairstreak - 27-32 mm

Habitat:

Range most of United States, southern Canada - Habitat semi-open areas with hostplant (Juniperus, etc.) - Season summer, two broods, typically June-August - Adults take nectar.

Notes:

This hairstreak butterfly had a lot more green with the naked eye. I could only get the camera to see it while on Super Macro.

Reference Links:

Subspecies Callophrys gryneus castalis - Texas Juniper Hairstreak - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Texas Juniper Hairstreak

Callophrys gryneus castalis

AgnesAdiqueTalavera

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AgnesAdiqueTalavera

You're welcome, next :) I also learn a lot from your spottings. :)

Thank you again and again, Agnes. I really can't thank you enough for all of your help. I sure wish that my camera had captured the beautiful greens but the links posted give the general idea in other pictures.

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