Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368442

California Hairstreak
Satyrium californica

Observation date: August 12, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed about a dozen of these nectaring and hilltopping near Monitor Pass just before the steep grade descent to the east. Mostly on yellow Buckwheat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: These should be subspecies cygnus.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County