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Western Green Hairstreak

Callophrys affinis homoperplexa

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Field Notes

Description:

Tailless. Below, forewing is green with earthy brown overtones on lower half; underside of hindwing is mostly green. Both wings above are a dull orange-brown to grayish color.

Habitat:

Clearings in pine forests and along trails and roads usually close to food source; higher plains, foothills, montane

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PublishedJuly 14, 2019

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