Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1198606

Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops

Observation date: June 28, 2005
Date notes: Not certain the time is correct as the camera date may not have been set.
Submitted by: Janeal W. Thompson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was seen on white daisies (Leucanthemum X Superbum 'Crazy Daisy'). Noticeably different than the Gray Hairstreaks common in southeastern Colorado.
Status: Stray
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 24, 2019
Coordinator notes: Finally got this record confirmed for you Janeal....the first STATE RECORD. The date I have is 6/25/2005. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Prowers County