Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1133675

Oak Hairstreak
Satyrium favonius

Observation date: September 06, 2016
Submitted by: Brian Taber
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: While the date is very unusual, the large orange spots and position of blue thecla spot indicate this species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: June 24, 2022
Coordinator notes: Seems like the logical identification despite some unusual details
Checklist region(s): James City County, Virginia, United States