Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164419

Sylvan Hairstreak
Satyrium sylvinus

Observation date: June 22, 2018
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The "tailless" form that Shapiro and Manolis call S. dryope. 3 different individuals in photos. It looks like one male has a tiny tail and the other male doesn't seem to have any tail, and who knows what's going on with the female? Riparian habaitat with sandbar willows and native blackberries. rapid fliers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 25, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sonoma County, United States, California