Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055916

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: July 20, 2015
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Extremely windy day, winds were 50 to 60 KPH (30-35 MPH), sunny and 30 C degrees (84 F) Was sheltering in a large hollyhock plant, which is up against the front of the house
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: August 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia