Coastal Green Hairstreak (Callophrys dumetorum)

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Photo by misako

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Field Notes

Description:

Coastal Green Hairstreak (Callophrys dumetorum) feeding on a Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucus).

Habitat:

On a Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucus) at Pt. Lobos State Preserve Hike.

Notes:

The Coastal Green Hairstreak, Bramble Green Hairstreak, or Bluish Green Hairstreak (Callophrys dumetorum) is butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in coastal California and rarely in inland California. Subspecies oregonensis is known as the Oregon Green Hairstreak.
The wingspan is 25–32 mm. Adults are on wing from March to May in one generation.
Larvae have been recorded on Lotus scoparius, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Eriogonum latifolium, and Eriogonum nudum. Adults feed on flower nectar.
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Reference Links:

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

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Comments (8)

misako

Thank you James Nelson--this beautiful butterfly was very cooperative and was busy feeding on the flower for several minutes while I took photos of it.

misako

Thank you acreamoth99!

Jim Nelson

Butterflies are not always easy to capture...you nailed this one. Great shot!

misako

Thank you TicThapanya!

TicThapanya

very beautiful butterfly

misako

Thank you Mayra and Mona!

Mona Pirih

Stunning pictures.. !! I really like the green pastel color.. It's very nice.