Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Sandia Hairstreak
Callophrys mcfarlandi

Observation date: March 21, 2018
Submitted by: NMElaine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 13 Sandia Hairstreaks were seen over a period of 1.5 hours on their Nolina host plants on the slopes of the Florida Mts. Only other butterfly species seen were Grt Purple Hairstreak, Orangetips, and a single Monarch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 27, 2018
Coordinator notes: thanks for confirming it still flies in the Floridas.
Checklist region(s): Luna County, United States, New Mexico