Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1243034

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: February 27, 2020
Submitted by: mstanek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was very tiny ( 1" or so?). I think these flowers are common goldfields. There were some fiddlenecks and orange poppies nearby. There was a small stream to the left of the flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: Both sides were visible enough for an ID for each-Ken Davenport