Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053928

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: July 12, 2015
Submitted by: Alvinpest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Alvin, Texas
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 24, 2016
Coordinator notes: This looks like a Gray Hairstreak. Banded Hairstreak does not have red spot on hw, and rarely ever lights with wings open. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazoria County