Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1171308

Sooty Hairstreak
Satyrium fuliginosum

Observation date: July 12, 2018
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Whats up with the difference in patterns ribs size shape color is it all just wear and tear? warm day dry sunny road side lots of coyote mint road side was drawing everything in saw these different looking indivuals then saw this pair yes they look similar but? what the heck
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 19, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sierra County, United States, California

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