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Gold-bordered Hairstreak

Rekoa palegon

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Field Notes

Description:

Underwings are pale gray-brown with streaks of darker brown, sometimes reddish, and a wide golden-orange band along the edge. Upperwings are bright blue in males, pale blue-gray to brown in females.

Habitat:

Range: Mexico - South America. Very rare sightings in the U.S. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Host Plants: Asteraceae family & Verbena.

Reference Links:

Species Rekoa palegon - Gold-bordered Hairstreak - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJanuary 26, 2012

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