Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1238160

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: October 01, 2019
Submitted by: sbcsmith-rickboeth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This tiny butterfly was in the garden briefly and flew so fast that I couldn't get a picture with wings open. It fed on new blooms on butterfly bushes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: dbruce
Verified date: March 02, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Grundy County