Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055741

Sylvan Hairstreak
Satyrium sylvinus

Observation date: July 19, 2015
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was photographed in our yard, Nelson, BC, which places it east of the California Hairstreak. We're calling this a Sylvan Hairstreak and yet the blue spot on the ventral wing seems faintly capped with orange, which suggests California.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: August 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia