Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000326

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: August 10, 2014
Submitted by: melina staal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: sighted mid afternoon on common mullein, Verbascum thapsus. temperature above 90 degrees F. tear in upper wing, right side, did not seem otherwise distressed. butterfly also visited blossoms of purple podded pole bean, Phaseolus vulgaris.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mariposa County