Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 692834

Colorado Hairstreak
Hypaurotis crysalus

Observation date: October 18, 2010
Submitted by: RaisingButterfl...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Colorado hairstreak ovum collected on scrub oak (Quercus gambellii). Wings of male adult are becoming visible about 24 hours prior to eclosion.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: November 26, 2011
Coordinator notes: Hypaurotis crysalus citima pupae.
Checklist region(s): United States, Utah, Salt Lake County