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Gray Hairstreak

Strymon melinus

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Description:

Above this butterfly is a bluish/gray with a red spot near the tail. Beneath is gray with a series of light spots on both the front and hindwing bordered by orange. The hindwing has a series of black spots on it along with an orange area.

Habitat:

Most often found in non-forested areas and in weedy fields. This one was spotted in a butterfly garden.

Reference Links:

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

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PublishedOctober 21, 2013

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