Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 943081

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: January 21, 2014
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: fighting painted and west coast ladies for king of the hill 75 felt much cooler due to over cast and light breeze. lots of deer weed blooming golden yarrow and buck wheat also some black sage lots of plants wilting due to lack of rain. but on north facing slopes and drainages lush blooms every where. monkey flower and others.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: January 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County