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Gray Hairstreak Butterfly

Strymon melinus

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

One tail on hindwing. Upperside blue-gray with large red spot near tail. Underside of spring/fall form is dark gray, summer form is paler gray. Relatively straight postmedian line is white, bordered with orange on the inside edge. Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 3/8 inches (2.2 - 3.5 cm).

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat garden

Notes:

Bluebonnets are just starting to open and these butterflies just can't wait.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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