Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1116571

Behr's Hairstreak
Satyrium behrii

Observation date: May 14, 2017
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: we have been out to look for this several times, finally with early enough july in southern cal is to late. Cool Day may have reached 70 cold wind about 25 mph gusts. saw two was quite a treat to see a lifer this one and also two other lifers. Yes Ken your right travel is good for finding new butterflies! host in this area antelope ////brush!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 18, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.