Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1193870

Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops

Observation date: October 27, 2018
Submitted by: Katelin24
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: January 03, 2019
Coordinator notes: The band is not narrow enough for C. isobean, and the blue spot at the anal angle of the ventral hindwing does not have a red cap, which is more typical of isobean.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Vernon Parish