Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1148412

Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops

Observation date: November 02, 2017
Submitted by: sieciak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was found on a carved Halloween pumpkin, drinking from the fruit. It was a fresh pumpkin that had been carved two days beforehand.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 21, 2020
Coordinator notes: C. cecrops isn't usually found in Connecticut, but is more typically found in the southeast United States. With warming temperatures, perhaps this species is expanding its range to the north.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, New Haven County