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Juniper Hairstreak

Callophrys gryneus gryneus

Photo by LoisStacey
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright seafoam green over orange. The post median band is white edged orange dashes. This is the 'Olive' race.

Habitat:

Mixed Pine/Oak Sandhills habitat. It is fairly unusual to see these on the ground, they usually stay in the Junipers that are their host plant.

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