Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1223585

Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops

Observation date: August 06, 2019
Submitted by: Jeanne9953
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 20, 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, Fairfield County