Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1225334

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: August 10, 2019
Submitted by: rabbitrun
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen on flowers in the garden. I thought it was a gray hairstreak. Someone has suggested it is a northern hairstreak, but the northern seems to have less red/orange on hind wing..
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: November 03, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County