Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1118621

Western Green Hairstreak
Callophrys affinis

Observation date: May 31, 2017
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in a meadow on a steep open slope along a trail bordering conifer forest. Nearby plants include balsamroot, lupine, desert parsley, midget phlox, showy phlox, larkspur, penstemon. Windy, sunny afternoon with temperature in upper 60s F. I was able to catch the butterfly and verify that the antennae are ringed with black all the way around, so it's not a coastal green hairstreak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Skamania County