Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000250

Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops

Observation date: August 09, 2014
Submitted by: Doug Bruce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying close to ground in edge of woods in dappled sunlight. After landing, rotating on leaf to orient wings perpendicular to sunlight direction.
Status: Resident
Verified by: S. J. Stedman
Verified date: August 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Anderson County