Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1184273

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: August 18, 2018
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on Verbena bonariensis. First active butterfly in my garden on this day. Only second time I've seen Gray Hairstreak in garden this year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 01, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Multnomah County, United States, Oregon