Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 702970

Edwards' Hairstreak
Satyrium edwardsii

Observation date: June 29, 2011
Submitted by: Shane Patterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed this richly patterned individual basking in mid-morning sunlight along a Bur Oak woodland at the Reichelt Unit (Rock Creek SP). Weather = pleasant (~70 degrees F) with clear skies and very light winds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Schlicht
Verified date: April 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: Great photos
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Jasper County