Butterflies and Moths of North America

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'Northern' Southern Hairstreak
Satyrium favonius ontario

Observation date: June 14, 2016
Submitted by: Brian Taber
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very brown hairstreak below, distinguished from a light brownish, worn Gray Hairstreak by the subtle differences such as of hindwing median line shape, orange spot shape and placement...and faint, interior white spot that are evident in the photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: June 24, 2016
Coordinator notes: The major id feature ("W" on vHW) is missing due to bird bite. However, I have accepted specimen as indicated by process of elimination based on small size, dark brown ventral coloration, and existing spot and lines.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Northampton County