Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1123653

Oak Hairstreak
Satyrium favonius

Observation date: July 02, 2017
Submitted by: MariJanet
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was surprised to see this Northern Oak Hairstreak fluttering up my door frame so early in the morning. Over night had been a warm 70 degrees, no morning dew. "M" marking near the tail, HW blue spot capped with orange.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 02, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Suffolk County, United States, New York