Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1028543

Hedgerow Hairstreak
Satyrium saepium

Observation date: March 13, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On top of a ridge, coastal sage/chaparral habitat. Temp in upper 70s. Mostly resting on vegetation out of the wind, not as active as other butterfly species in vicinity.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: Yours is the earliest record ever in California for this species-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County