Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1222593

White-M Hairstreak
Parrhasius m album

Observation date: July 27, 2019
Submitted by: drkinva
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Although it's dead, and only a forewing, I've never seen such a cobalt blue in a local hairstreak. So I'm intrigued! I wonder if the scales have so decomposed as to reveal an underlayer of color? The forewing at its widest is 3/4". Thank you!
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: January 03, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Nelson County