Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 938918

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: January 24, 2013
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hill topping posting up on roost in sunlight sheltered from the sea breeze, always ready to chase any other butterfly's away with fast flight and sudden bursts of energy. then returns to favorite perch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: The earliest on record in California is January 12th.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County